Senior SEO Manager & Account Manager (with AIO Expertise) in Townsville

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.

Our partner is looking for a Senior SEO Manager & Account Manager (with AIO Expertise) based in Australia.

Join a remote-first digital marketing environment where SEO, client strategy, and emerging AI search technologies come together.

In this senior role, you'll manage a portfolio of client accounts while leading sophisticated SEO strategies across technical, on-page, content, and off-site disciplines.

You'll act as a trusted strategic advisor, translating complex SEO insights and evolving search trends into clear business recommendations.

A key part of the role will be helping clients adapt to AI-influenced discovery, conversational search, and changing SERP experiences.

You'll also help shape AI-enhanced content workflows and strategies designed to improve visibility across emerging search ecosystems.

This is an opportunity to combine hands‐on SEO expertise, account leadership, analytical thinking, and forward-looking digital strategy in a collaborative team.

• Accountabilities
• Manage a portfolio of SEO clients as the primary point of contact, ensuring strong relationships, consistent delivery, clear communication, and measurable results.
• Lead client meetings, performance reviews, strategic planning sessions, and discussions around SEO priorities and emerging AI search trends.
• Set and manage expectations around timelines, deliverables, performance, and strategic objectives.
• Educate clients on SEO value, performance metrics, search behaviour, and developments in AI-powered discovery.
• Conduct detailed keyword research to identify growth opportunities, content gaps, and search-intent opportunities.
• Perform on-page SEO audits and implement recommendations across site structure, content hierarchy, internal linking, and search intent.
• Develop, write, or commission high-quality SEO content aligned with organic growth objectives.
• Support ethical link acquisition and off-site SEO initiatives through outreach, relationship‐building, and authority development.
• Oversee technical SEO improvements, including structured data, site architecture, and Core Web Vitals.
• Lead the use of AI-powered tools such as Chat GPT, Surfer SEO, and Neuron Writer to improve content ideation, production, and optimisation workflows.
• Develop AI search optimisation strategies designed to improve visibility across conversational and AI-powered search experiences, including featured snippets, summarisation systems, voice search, and zero‐click results.
• Monitor search algorithm updates, emerging AI technologies, and changes in user intent and discovery behaviour.
• Track campaign performance using GA4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Looker Studio, and related SEO platforms.
• Analyse performance data, identify opportunities, and translate insights into clear client-facing recommendations and reports.
• Continuously adapt SEO and AI visibility strategies based on performance data, industry developments, and changes in the search landscape.
• Contribute to the evolution of SEO services, processes, and AI-enhanced capabilities across the wider team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‐on SEO experience with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns and measurable results.
• Proven experience managing SEO clients or leading accounts within a digital marketing agency, consultancy, or similarly fast‐paced environment.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge, including site architecture, structured data, Core Web Vitals, on‐page optimisation, and technical audits.
• Strong understanding of keyword research, search intent, content strategy, internal linking, authority building, and off‐site SEO.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies across multiple clients or industries.
• Experience using SEO and analytics platforms such as GA4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Looker Studio.
• Practical familiarity with AI tools and workflows relevant to SEO, content creation, and optimisation.
• Strong understanding of AI‐influenced search, LLM‐based discovery, conversational search, and the evolving relationship between traditional SEO and AI visibility.
• Ability to identify emerging search trends and translate them into actionable strategies for clients.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to different audiences.
• Strong client management and stakeholder communication skills, with confidence leading strategic conversations and performance reviews.
• Highly organised, analytical, adaptable, and comfortable working in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Information Technology, or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to complete a practical SEO assessment as part of the selection process, demonstrating strategic thinking across on-page, content, E‐E‐A‐T, off‐page, technical SEO, and AI visibility.

Benefits

• Fully remote working flexibility.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Senior‐level position with meaningful influence over SEO strategy and the evolution of digital marketing services.
• Competitive salary with performance‐based incentives.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated development budget to support continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of exciting brands and industries.
• Regular team meetups and social activities.
• Open, creative, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to stay at the forefront of SEO, AI search, and emerging digital marketing technologies.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!