- 12 month fixed-term contract
- Melbourne Based
- Hybrid Ways of Working
We're REA
With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.
Where the team fits in
The SEO team is responsible for implementing the SEO strategy for each of REA Group’s Australian brands. The team does this by driving SEO excellence and performance across all products to maximise the organic search audience opportunity and grow SEO market share against our competitors. We’re passionate about SEO and our high-performing in-house team has been recognised as the best in the industry.
What the role is all about
In this role you’ll be working with stakeholders in different functions across marketing, product, design and technology to drive SEO excellence and performance in our products.
Your focus will be on SEO performance & organic search growth opportunities. You will bring a strong competitive lens and be constantly looking for strategic and creative ways to grow SEO market share.
Your goal will be to maximise the organic search audience opportunity, while also mitigating against SEO risks. You’ll achieve this by consulting with product managers, designers and developers to ensure they build products that both Google and our consumers love!
This is a senior role in the SEO team and you’ll lead SEO problem solving initiatives as well as leading by example with team values, knowledge sharing, open communication and ensuring a healthy team culture.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone obsessed with SEO success who identifies and acts on opportunities to grow SEO market share.
- Someone with a few runs on the board – 5+ years of SEO
- Highly proficient with technical and enterprise SEO – recognised as an SEO expert.
- A SEO problem solver who seeks out creative solutions.
- Great communication and relationship building skills.
- Prior experience with delivering the SEO strategy for Consumer products
- Experience working across tribes to deliver successful SEO projects.
- Passionate about SEO, loves sharing knowledge across the business and championing the value of SEO.
- Ability to both take and manage risks – Can assess and mitigate SEO risks, also knows when to take risks to act on an opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- A senior team member who leads by example with team values, encourages open communication, and builds a healthy team culture.
- Works autonomously and productively in a fast-paced agile environment.
The REA experience
The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.
Some of our Perks & Benefits include:
- A hybrid and flexible approach to working
- Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave
- Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
- Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
- Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of SEO experience
- Highly proficient with technical and enterprise SEO
- Proven SEO problem solving and creative solutions
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience delivering SEO strategy for consumer products
- Experience working across tribes/teams to deliver SEO projects
- Ability to assess, mitigate, and take SEO risks when appropriate
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Leadership by example; fosters team values and healthy culture
- Ability to work autonomously and productively in a fast-paced agile environment
What We Do
REA Group (ASX: REA) is a leading digital business with more than 2,800 people working towards changing the way the world experiences property. We help people with all aspects of their property experience – not just buying, selling, and renting. We deliver unparalleled value to our customers with a suite of un-matched integrated products and services while providing access to the largest and most engaged audience of Australian property seekers. Our unique consumer experiences cover every stage of the property journey offering the richest content, data and insights, property valuation estimates and home financing solutions. REA is focused on supporting a sustainable future is a Climate Active certified carbon neutral organisation. Our people are the key to our success and come to work every day living our values. They are purpose driven and collaborate, which drives our innovative culture.
