We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEO strategist! WFH (work from home, school hours, remote work), 4 hours per day and 5 days per week. Must be based in Australia. A contractor with their own company is preferred, but not essential. This role is also suited to someone wanting school hours, someone who is starting their own business looking to supplement their income, or someone seeking work-life balance.

Before applying for this role, read our expectations for remote work.

👉 https://www.scottshorter.com.au/remote-work/

We’re looking for an experienced on-page SEO strategist who brings both agency expertise and a proven track record of delivering results. This is a collaborative role where you’ll work closely with our project delivery team—including a project manager, a graphic designer, a copywriter and a programmer — to shape and implement impactful SEO strategies.

In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Contribute to the design of SEO-optimised website wireframes and thoughtful sitemap structures.

Help shape content strategies that support our clients’ business goals.

Engage directly with clients, so strong interpersonal, presentation, and professional communication skills are essential.

We’re looking for someone who sees beyond automated site audit tools and is ready to bring strategic insight and leadership to our key accounts. Your experience and ideas will also help refine and enhance our internal SEO processes as we continue to grow as an agency.

If you’re excited about making a meaningful contribution and enjoy working in a team where your expertise is truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

On-Page SEO

Create wireframes optimised for SEO

Plan sitemaps

Plan content strategies

Identify keyword opportunities and polish them into existing copy.

Deal with keyword cannibalisation problems

Identify technical SEO improvements to existing websites

Research competitor strategies

Reporting:

Creation of SEO updates highlighting wins, with an emphasis on new ideas and what's next

Presentation of these updates to clients via Zoom/Teams

Strong skills in data presentation via Looker Studio, Google Analytics & Search Console

Technical:

Confidently make website edits and updates, with a strong working knowledge of WordPress.

Utilise knowledge of CSS and HTML to make minor amendments quickly.

Competent in Screaming Frog or Xenu, Ahrefs or SEMrush, schemas, sitemaps, Search Console, Google Analytics, Looker Studio

Account management

Prompt and pleasing account management of email enquiries

Required Qualifications:

A great attitude—friendly, passionate about their work, proactive, and solutions-oriented.

Proven agency experience in SEO strategy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including email and Zoom etiquette.

Solid knowledge of CSS, HTML

Strong understanding of web systems like WordPress.

Excellent client communication and team coordination skills.

Demonstrated expertise in UX design and an eye for quality design.

Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

A design background is a plus

A marketing background is a plus

Familiarity with Google Ads is a plus.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

What We Offer

Flexible working hours (remote)

A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Opportunities to work on impactful projects for leading clients.

Long term opportunity

Work from home

How to Apply

If you are passionate about improving website performance and have the experience and skills we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

About Scott Shorter

We are a bespoke agency working closely with key accounts throughout Australia. Some of Australia’s most successful brands have partnered with Scott Shorter to elevate their digital performance to the next level. We assist small and medium businesses in scaling up and support larger ones in achieving even greater growth. See who we have helped 👉 https://www.scottshorter.com.au/about/

Follow us on linked-in

https://www.linkedin.com/company/scott-shorter-advanced-seo/