Junior SEO Specialist

Overview

This role offers more than just a routine digital marketing job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact for clients, your team, and your career growth. As a Junior SEO Specialist based in Melbourne, you'll manage your own client portfolios, executing SEO strategies that improve organic search results while receiving continuous training and mentorship from experienced SEO professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple SEO campaigns across diverse clients and industries to boost organic search performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication via emails, calls, and meetings, ensuring transparency in campaign progress.
• Implement both on-page and off-page SEO tactics including technical optimizations, content improvements, and link-building efforts.
• Compile monthly performance reports with clear data insights that clients can easily comprehend.
• Conduct detailed website audits using specialized SEO tools to identify technical issues and develop actionable plans.
• Engage in continuous learning through the company's training academy, workshops, and one-on-one sessions with SEO leadership.
• Collaborate closely with the SEO team to share knowledge, celebrate successes, and support team initiatives.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is eager to learn continuously, takes ownership of mistakes, values teamwork over ego, and seeks meaningful work with measurable impact.

Mandatory Qualifications and Skills

• Currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.
• Previous experience working in collaborative environments such as retail, hospitality, or university settings.
• A strong desire to learn SEO fundamentals, both on-page and off-page.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable in client interactions.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and effective time management.
• A proactive and results-focused approach, with an aptitude for building client relationships.

Preferred but Not Required

• Formal education in Marketing or related fields (Cert IV, Bachelor's degree, or higher).
• Previous exposure to marketing or SEO roles.
• Experience utilizing AI tools to optimize SEO strategies and workflows.
• Completion of SEO training programs like Hawk Academy or similar.
• Familiarity with SEO software such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Screaming Frog.

About the Employer

The hiring company is a specialized, award-winning SEO agency dedicated exclusively to delivering top-tier SEO services globally. They emphasize continuous learning, accountability, and strong teamwork, and have garnered numerous accolades for culture and SEO excellence. Their client base includes notable brands, and they maintain offices in multiple international locations.

Work Culture and Benefits

• Hybrid work model supporting flexible arrangements.
• Birthday leave and celebrations.
• Wellness initiatives promoting health and wellbeing.
• Daily breakfast to energize team members.
• Regular social events and team-building activities.
• Monthly physiotherapy sessions and massages.
• Career development with clear advancement pathways and ongoing training.
• Client-facing responsibilities from the start, with recognition programs rewarding achievements.

Compensation

• Base salary of AUD 55000 plus superannuation.
• Comprehensive training and skill enhancement support provided from day one.

Application Instructions

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter detailing why they want to join, the impact they aim to make, and what makes them passionate about SEO and learning.