SEO Manager

CREATE CAREERS; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

Career growth opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking an SEO Manager to lead the SEO function. The candidate should have experience in SEO strategy, technical audits, and collaboration with teams. This role includes competitive perks, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career growth. Applicants should have a passion for SEO and the ability to work in high-growth environments. An updated CV is required for application.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in SEO, preferably in-house for eCommerce.
• Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and trends.
• Capability to lead and educate teams on SEO.

Responsibilities

• Own the SEO function including strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure content is SEO-friendly.
• Expand skills across wider digital channels.

Skills

SEO strategy

Traffic growth

Google Analytics (GA4)

Content writing

Technical audits

Affiliate marketing

Collaboration with teams

Analytical skills

Tools

SEMrush

AHREFS

Google Search Console

ScreamingFrog

Moz

Job description

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| In-house position working for global eCommerce/retailer | Great supportive work culture | Opportunity to set up and own SEO function | Permanent |

An exciting opportunity to join a reputable organisation throughout Australia as their SEO Manager has opened up. This is a fantastic opportunity to really own the SEO function from SEO strategy, keyword research, on‑page optimisation, technical SEO, content strategy, link‑building, affiliate marketing. You will be re‑defining the SEO roadmap and leading the execution whilst also having the opportunity to expand your skill‑set across wider digital channels.

Ultimately this is an opportunity to work with a very collaborative and close‑knit team. What is integral in this position is educating and empowering the wider business on SEO best practices. You will be a team player with a proven ability to establish long‑term partnerships with all stakeholders. There are lots of perks for working with this organisation including competitive salary, hybrid working environment, lots of career growth opportunities, staff discount and much more.

If you have extensive experience with SEO, a proven track record in growing traffic and revenue through SEO strategies, have the drive to own the SEO function and diversify across wider digital channels whilst thriving in high growth environments, then this is the role for you!

Qualifications and Skills

• 3-5 years experience in SEO (preferably working in‑house for an eCommerce/retailer OR if agency‑side must have eCommerce/retail client experience)
• Proficient across SEO strategy and hands‑on execution with in‑depth knowledge of SEO best practices, search algorithms, industry trends, UX impacts, load speed, site architecture, redirects, linking, algorithm updates, canonicals
• Experience collaborating with wider teams to ensure content is SEO friendly
• Proficient across Google Analytics (GA4), Google Search Console, SEMrush, AHREFS, Moz, ScreamingFrog, Majestic SEO and other analytic tools to develop and recommend SEO strategies
• Creative and strategic mindset to identify opportunities to solve complex SEO
• Passionate about SEO and staying up to date with industry trends
• Extensive experience reviewing performance, identifying opportunities for growth through traffic, conversion rate
• Experience liaising with staff locally and internationally
• Ability to run required technical audits and work within internal IT / development teams
• Proven experience leading content initiatives across website, blogs to support SEO channels (strong content writing skills is a PLUS)
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to build long‑term partnerships with peers and all stakeholders
• Capability to embrace AI technology and other MarTech solutions
• Experience with affiliate marketing, CRO and wider digital channels (highly desirable)

This is a very exciting position, so if you are interested in the above, we would love to hear from you!

All we need from you is an updated CV.

W: www.createcareers.com.au

Create Careers is a different kind of recruitment consultancy. We are people that care for people. Yes that means we care about you the talent and you the employer. We are people who believe that honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, reliability, being ethical and respectful to everyone are our greatest assets. Our goal is to work hard to create great relationships, partnerships and friendships and to not treat you as just another company or CV. We strive on actively listening to provide the best service possible, delivered with professionalism, care and enthusiasm. Let's work together to co-create a productive and long‑lasting partnership.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing, Advertising, and Sales

Industries

Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Warehousing and Storage