Position: SEO & GOOGLE ADS SPECIALISTSalary range: Php 139,000/month (The final amount will be at the the client discretion basing on the candidate’s skills and experience.)Working Hours: Following AU business hoursWork set-up: 100% Remote work under Independent Contractor AgreementHolidays: TBDRecruitment process: possible multiple client interviews and an assessmentAbout the Company & RoleOur client is an established Australian business operating in the short-term rental and holiday property management industry, supporting property owners and travellers across a growing portfolio of coastal destinations. The business focuses on helping property owners maximise the performance and returns of their properties while delivering a strong accommodation experience for guests. As the company continues to grow across multiple brands, locations and property portfolios, they are looking for a hands-on digital marketing professional to strengthen their online visibility and customer acquisition. The SEO & Google Ads Specialist will be responsible for driving organic traffic, qualified leads and direct bookings through effective SEO, paid search and conversion-focused strategies. This role is ideal for someone who can combine technical SEO knowledge with Google Ads expertise and use data to directly connect digital marketing performance with measurable commercial results.Key ResponsibilitiesSEO & Organic SearchDevelop and implement SEO strategies across multiple websites, brands, locations and property pages.Conduct keyword research based on search intent, customer behaviour and commercial opportunities.Optimise website pages, landing pages, metadata, headings, internal links and other on-page SEO elements.Conduct technical SEO audits covering indexing, crawlability, site speed, mobile usability and structured data.Identify and coordinate improvements to technical and on-page SEO issues.Develop local SEO strategies to improve visibility across different Australian destinations and service areas.Monitor keyword rankings, organic traffic, competitor activity and search trends.Identify opportunities to improve destination, accommodation and property-related search visibility.Support backlink and off-page SEO initiatives while maintaining brand quality and reputation.Google Ads / Paid SearchCreate, manage and optimise Google Ads campaigns across multiple brands and target markets.Conduct keyword research and develop campaign structures based on search intent and commercial objectives.Manage keywords, negative keywords, ad groups, bidding strategies and campaign budgets.Develop and test compelling search ad copy and calls-to-action.Monitor campaign performance and optimise based on conversions, cost per acquisition and return on ad spend.Conduct A/B testing across ad copy, landing pages and other campaign elements.Identify opportunities to improve paid search efficiency and increase qualified bookings and enquiries.Manage remarketing and conversion-focused search campaigns where required.Adjust campaign strategies based on seasonality, destination demand and business priorities.Content & Conversion OptimisationDevelop SEO briefs for website pages, blogs, destination guides and landing pages.Collaborate with content writers, designers and marketing stakeholders to ensure content aligns with search intent.Identify content gaps and opportunities to improve organic visibility.Recommend improvements to landing pages and calls-to-action to increase enquiries and direct bookings.Use search and website data to identify high-value audiences, destinations, services and property categories.Support initiatives designed to increase direct bookings and reduce reliance on third-party booking platforms.Analytics & ReportingMonitor website and campaign performance using GA4, Google Search Console and Google Ads.Track organic traffic, rankings, conversions, bookings, leads, CPA and ROAS.Prepare regular SEO and paid search performance reports.Analyse data to identify trends, performance gaps and opportunities for growth.Translate digital marketing data into practical recommendations for the wider marketing team.Maintain dashboards and reporting systems to provide clear visibility of campaign performance.Competitor & Market AnalysisMonitor competitors within the short-term rental, holiday accommodation, travel and property management sectors.Analyse competitor SEO strategies, search rankings, paid advertising and content activity.Identify emerging search trends and opportunities within target Australian markets.Recommend strategies to improve search visibility and strengthen the company's digital presence.Tools & SoftwareGoogle AdsGoogle Analytics 4 (GA4)Google Search ConsoleGoogle Tag ManagerSEMrush / AhrefsScreaming FrogCMS platformsMicrosoft Excel / Google SheetsLooker Studio or similar reporting/dashboard toolsRequirementsRequired Qualifications & ExperienceAt least 3 years of hands-on experience in SEO and/or SEM/PPC.Proven experience managing Google Ads campaigns from setup through optimisation and reporting.Strong working knowledge of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console.Demonstrated experience developing and implementing SEO strategies.Strong understanding of on-page, technical and local SEO.Experience conducting keyword research, competitor analysis and search intent analysis.Proven ability to analyse campaign data and make optimisation decisions based on performance.Experience managing SEO and paid search across multiple websites, brands, locations or markets.Demonstrated ability to connect digital marketing activities with measurable business outcomes.Preferred ExperienceExperience in short-term rentals, hospitality, travel, tourism, accommodation or property management.Experience working with Australian businesses or Australian target markets.Experience with direct booking or conversion optimisation strategies.Working knowledge of HTML and CMS platforms.Experience with SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog or similar SEO tools.Experience with Google Tag Manager and conversion tracking.Familiarity with accommodation platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com or Expedia.Experience managing local SEO and Google Business Profiles across multiple locations.
Position: SEO & GOOGLE ADS SPECIALIST
Salary range: Php 139,000/month (The final amount will be at the the client discretion basing on the candidate’s skills and experience.)
Working Hours: Following AU business hours
Work set-up: 100% Remote work under Independent Contractor Agreement
Holidays: TBD
Recruitment process: possible multiple client interviews and an assessment
About the Company & Role
Our client is an established Australian business operating in the short-term rental and holiday property management industry, supporting property owners and travellers across a growing portfolio of coastal destinations. The business focuses on helping property owners maximise the performance and returns of their properties while delivering a strong accommodation experience for guests. As the company continues to grow across multiple brands, locations and property portfolios, they are looking for a hands-on digital marketing professional to strengthen their online visibility and customer acquisition. The SEO & Google Ads Specialist will be responsible for driving organic traffic, qualified leads and direct bookings through effective SEO, paid search and conversion-focused strategies. This role is ideal for someone who can combine technical SEO knowledge with Google Ads expertise and use data to directly connect digital marketing performance with measurable commercial results.
Key Responsibilities
SEO & Organic Search
- Develop and implement SEO strategies across multiple websites, brands, locations and property pages.
- Conduct keyword research based on search intent, customer behaviour and commercial opportunities.
- Optimise website pages, landing pages, metadata, headings, internal links and other on-page SEO elements.
- Conduct technical SEO audits covering indexing, crawlability, site speed, mobile usability and structured data.
- Identify and coordinate improvements to technical and on-page SEO issues.
- Develop local SEO strategies to improve visibility across different Australian destinations and service areas.
- Monitor keyword rankings, organic traffic, competitor activity and search trends.
- Identify opportunities to improve destination, accommodation and property-related search visibility.
- Support backlink and off-page SEO initiatives while maintaining brand quality and reputation.
Google Ads / Paid Search
- Create, manage and optimise Google Ads campaigns across multiple brands and target markets.
- Conduct keyword research and develop campaign structures based on search intent and commercial objectives.
- Manage keywords, negative keywords, ad groups, bidding strategies and campaign budgets.
- Develop and test compelling search ad copy and calls-to-action.
- Monitor campaign performance and optimise based on conversions, cost per acquisition and return on ad spend.
- Conduct A/B testing across ad copy, landing pages and other campaign elements.
- Identify opportunities to improve paid search efficiency and increase qualified bookings and enquiries.
- Manage remarketing and conversion-focused search campaigns where required.
- Adjust campaign strategies based on seasonality, destination demand and business priorities.
Content & Conversion Optimisation
- Develop SEO briefs for website pages, blogs, destination guides and landing pages.
- Collaborate with content writers, designers and marketing stakeholders to ensure content aligns with search intent.
- Identify content gaps and opportunities to improve organic visibility.
- Recommend improvements to landing pages and calls-to-action to increase enquiries and direct bookings.
- Use search and website data to identify high-value audiences, destinations, services and property categories.
- Support initiatives designed to increase direct bookings and reduce reliance on third-party booking platforms.
Analytics & Reporting
- Monitor website and campaign performance using GA4, Google Search Console and Google Ads.
- Track organic traffic, rankings, conversions, bookings, leads, CPA and ROAS.
- Prepare regular SEO and paid search performance reports.
- Analyse data to identify trends, performance gaps and opportunities for growth.
- Translate digital marketing data into practical recommendations for the wider marketing team.
- Maintain dashboards and reporting systems to provide clear visibility of campaign performance.
Competitor & Market Analysis
- Monitor competitors within the short-term rental, holiday accommodation, travel and property management sectors.
- Analyse competitor SEO strategies, search rankings, paid advertising and content activity.
- Identify emerging search trends and opportunities within target Australian markets.
- Recommend strategies to improve search visibility and strengthen the company's digital presence.
Tools & Software
- Google Ads
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- Google Search Console
- Google Tag Manager
- SEMrush / Ahrefs
- Screaming Frog
- CMS platforms
- Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
- Looker Studio or similar reporting/dashboard tools
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in SEO and/or SEM/PPC.
- Proven experience managing Google Ads campaigns from setup through optimisation and reporting.
- Strong working knowledge of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing SEO strategies.
- Strong understanding of on-page, technical and local SEO.
- Experience conducting keyword research, competitor analysis and search intent analysis.
- Proven ability to analyse campaign data and make optimisation decisions based on performance.
- Experience managing SEO and paid search across multiple websites, brands, locations or markets.
- Demonstrated ability to connect digital marketing activities with measurable business outcomes.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in short-term rentals, hospitality, travel, tourism, accommodation or property management.
- Experience working with Australian businesses or Australian target markets.
- Experience with direct booking or conversion optimisation strategies.
- Working knowledge of HTML and CMS platforms.
- Experience with SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog or similar SEO tools.
- Experience with Google Tag Manager and conversion tracking.
- Familiarity with accommodation platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com or Expedia.
- Experience managing local SEO and Google Business Profiles across multiple locations.
