Senior SEO Specialist - Melbourne

• Are you looking for more than just another job in digital marketing?
• Do you want to make a real difference to clients, to your team, and to your career?
• Well, we think you might wanna read this.
• **What You’ll Do**
• We want you to know what you’re signing up for, so let’s be crystal clear from the start.
• You’ll be part of a team that blends strategy, creativity, and curiosity.
• As a Senior SEO Specialist, you’ll lead some of the agency’s most challenging, high-impact campaigns, owning strategy and execution end-to-end, and improving how we do SEO across the board.
• **Your Day-to-day Might Include**
• Leading high-level SEO campaigns and maximising outcomes on key A/A+ accounts.
• Building ROI-focused strategies across on-page, off-page, technical, and content, with a data-driven approach.
• Running audits and turning findings into clear priorities, roadmaps, and actions.
• Managing advanced onsite changes with practical knowledge of website construction (HTML/CSS and basic PHP principles).
• Communicating directly with clients (emails, calls, meetings) and presenting results in a way that builds trust.
• Mentoring juniors, supporting campaign check-ins, and acting as 2IC for your Team Leader when needed.
• Creating/rolling out better workflows, and delivering internal projects (“side quests”) that lift delivery quality and team capability.
• Occasionally running training sessions for the wider SEO team (masterclasses/workshops).
• From day one, you’ll have ownership of your work and support to help you thrive, because we believe in giving trust early and coaching continuously.
• **Who You Are**

What matters most is your mindset

• **You’re Someone Who**
• Thrives on continuous learning.
• Is humble and hungry; you own mistakes, seek feedback, and take action.
• Believes in team wins over ego.
• Wants to do work that means something, and see the difference you make.
• As with any role, there are requirements, and we want to be upfront so you know what's expected.
• **Must Haves**
• Located in Melbourne, Australia.
• 2–3 years hands-on SEO experience (or equivalent), including experience in an SEO Specialist role.
• Strong experience across core SEO tools (e.g. Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, SEMrush) and platforms like WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento.
• Proven experience using AI to optimise SEO processes and strategies.
• The ability to identify technical issues that impact organic performance and drive fixes through.
• Strong and clear communication skills which you will use via emails, phone calls and during internal & external meetings.
• **Who We Are**
• At StudioHawk, there are no generalists here; just damn good SEOs.
• Our mission? To deliver the best SEO, simply.
• We’re a multi-award-winning SEO agency, proudly specialised and globally recognised. As a cast of wholesome nerds, we’re passionate about search, obsessed with learning, and genuinely kind people who care about doing great work together.
• **We Believe In**
• **Create WOW**
• We go beyond expected, crafting moments that surprise, delight, and inspire.
• **Continuous Growth and Learning**
• Always improving, always curious, nerdy for knowledge.
• **Humble Hawks Take Accountability**
• We own it and lift each other up.
• **We Have Each Other’s Backs**
• Because teamwork isn’t a buzzword here.
• We’re also proud of the recognition we’ve earned along the way:
• Global Agency Awards - Best Agency Culture
• 2x SEMRush Agency of the Year
• 4x APAC Search Awards - Best Large SEO Agency
• Global Digital Excellence Awards - Standout SEO Agency of the Year
• We have a global team, with offices across Melbourne, Sydney, London, and Atlanta.
• And we’re stoked to work with 400+ amazing brands, including New Balance, Officeworks, The Good Guys, Cue, Aje Athletica, Petstock, The Reject Shop, and many more.
• But our ‘why’ extends beyond business. From offering employment opportunities to those often overlooked, to boosting client success, to partnering with the Lighthouse Foundation, we’re all about creating a positive impact in everything we do.
• We’re not generalists. We’re SEO experts who care deeply about the craft, and about the people behind it.
• **What You’ll Get**
• When you join StudioHawk, you’re getting a career and company that invests in your success.
• **🌟 Growth & Development**
• Clear career pathways and promotions from within. SEO specialists have gone on to be team leaders, department heads, and one even the general manager.
• Continuous learning through workshops, our own learning management system, conferences, and certifications.
• Leadership and management training to help you grow beyond your role.
• **💙 Culture & Care**
• Hybrid work model.
• Birthday leave & surprise, because you deserve to be celebrated.
• Health and wellness initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
• Daily breakfast to fuel your brain, not just your workload.
• Regular team events, activities & lunches; from trivia to axe-throwing, we love good vibes.
• Monthly physio sessions/massages.
• And so much more.
• **🏆 Recognition & WOW Moments**
• Client-facing experience from the start.
• WOW moments - we celebrate wins with gifts, trips, and gratitude.
• A reputation and brand you’ll be proud to stand behind.
• **Salary & Compensation**
• We believe in transparency - here’s what this role offers:
• Base salary: AUD $90,000 to $105,000 + superannuation (depending on experience & technical ability)
• We believe in rewarding hard workers, not just giving them more stuff to do with nothing in return. Bonus/performance incentives tied to client outcomes and workload.
• And so much more… that you will have to see for yourself.
• **So, ready to soar with the Hawks?**
• Now that you know about us, it’s time for us to know a little more about you.
• If you’re excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success of StudioHawk, passionate about growth, and ready to create WOW,
• **we can’t wait to meet you.**
• **Apply Now And Tell Us In Your Cover Letter**
• Why you want to join StudioHawk
• What impact you want to make in your next role
• What makes you a wholesome nerd
• Let’s soar to new heights together. 🦅