SEO Manager

CREATE CAREERS; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

Career growth opportunities

Staff discount

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Australia is seeking an experienced SEO Manager to own their SEO function. You will lead the SEO strategy including keyword research, on-page optimization, and content strategy. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working environment, and the opportunity for career growth. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in SEO, proficiency in analytic tools, and a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends. Join a collaborative team and help educate others on SEO best practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in SEO, preferably in-house.
• Experience with SEO strategy and best practices.
• Proficient with Google Analytics and other SEO tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the SEO function and redefine the SEO roadmap.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure SEO-friendly content.
• Lead content initiatives across websites and blogs.

Skills

SEO strategy and hands-on execution

Google Analytics (GA4)

Creativity and strategic mindset

Technical audits

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Affiliate marketing

Tools

SEMrush

AHREFS

Moz

ScreamingFrog

Majestic SEO

Job description

| In-house position working for global eCommerce/retailer | Great 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 truly 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 digital team. What is integral in this position is educating and empowering the wider business on SEO best practices. You will have solid strategic and operational experience in both technical and content SEO optimisations, along with onsite and offsite strategies. 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

To be successful in this position you will have the following skill‑set:

• 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
• Highly 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
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to build long‑term partnerships with peers and all stakeholders
• Strong appetite to immerse yourself across AI technology and other MarTech solutions
• Experience with affiliate marketing, CRO and wider digital channels (highly desirable)

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

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who has proven experience generating revenue, results and success. If you are interested in the above, we would love to hear from you!

All we need from you is an updated CV.

E: [e-mail]

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.