Senior SEO Specialist

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Position: Senior SEO Specialist
Work hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sydney Time
Compensation range: AU$ 2,700-AU$3,000/month

At RunRemote our mission is to help connect the top-rated remote talent with the world's best job opportunities. Our key markets and clients are located in the US, AUS, UK & Canada just to name a few. All of our roles are full-time and 100% remote, cutting out the daily commute, and providing top-rated talent with the best job opportunities all from the comfort of their home. 

About our client
Our client is a results-driven digital marketing agency based in Sydney, Australia. They specialise in creating engaging, lead-generating websites and delivering comprehensive digital marketing solutions to help businesses thrive online. 

About the role
We’re looking for a Senior SEO Specialist to join our growing remote team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a deep understanding of both the strategic and technical aspects of SEO. This is an end-to-end SEO role covering on-page, off-page, technical, local SEO, and reporting. You’ll work closely with content writers, developers, and digital marketing specialists. We're after someone who goes beyond checklists, someone strategic, proactive, and up to date with the latest SEO and AI trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies (on-page, off-page, technical SEO, and local SEO).


• Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap analysis.


• Perform regular SEO audits and implement necessary improvements.


• Oversee link acquisition campaigns and monitor backlink profiles.


• Collaborate with content writers, developers, and paid ads team on project execution.


• Use templates for keyword research, site audits, and content strategy.


• Coordinate with team members using Asana for task management and project tracking.


• Communicate with the broader team through Slack for quick alignment and support.


• Generate and deliver SEO performance reports using Looker Studio and Canva.


• Optimise websites (primarily WordPress and Shopify) for user experience, local search visibility, and technical compliance.


• Stay updated with SEO best practices and emerging AI tools impacting search.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably within a digital agency.


• Strong understanding of on-site, off-site, technical SEO, and link acquisition.


• Proficient in Ahrefs (or similar tools like SEMrush or Screaming Frog), Google Analytics, Search Console, and Google My Business.


• Experience with WordPress and Shopify platforms.


• Strong grasp of local SEO and user experience (UX) in SEO context.


• Proficient with Asana for project management and Slack for team communication.


• Comfortable working across multiple projects (potentially 20–40) concurrently.


• Excellent communication skills, proper Australian English usage and ability to collaborate with remote teams.
  

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating AI tools or workflows into SEO strategies.


• Familiarity with UX/CX design principles as they relate to search optimization.


• Experience using Canva and Looker Studio for creating client-facing SEO reports.

Benefits:

• AU$50 Internet Allowance


• AU$50 HMO allowance


• 20 days Paid Time Off