Search Engine Optimization Team Lead

Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: SEO Team Leader
Compensation range: $2,000 - $3,500 AUD/month
Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.
Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.
Who The Client Is: Our client is a boutique Australian marketing consultancy that specialises in helping healthcare professionals grow through clear, practical, and data-driven marketing strategies. They’re known for their approachable, down-to-earth working style and focus on delivering real, tangible results rather than overcomplicated agency talk. With a small and collaborative team, they offer a supportive environment where new team members can contribute meaningfully, learn quickly, and be involved in a variety of marketing and administrative initiatives.
Role Overview: We’re seeking a highly experienced, hands-on SEO Manager / Team Leader to lead SEO strategy and execution across multiple Australian local business accounts.
This is an autonomous role for someone who can independently audit websites, identify the highest-priority opportunities, develop practical SEO strategies, and execute the required changes across on-page, technical, off-page and local SEO.
You will also manage and guide SEO team members, set priorities, review work, and ensure strategies are being properly executed across multiple accounts.
This role requires recent agency experience, strong hands-on execution skills, and the ability to manage multiple SEO strategies at the same time.
Key Responsibilities:
Keyword Research & Site Architecture
Conduct advanced keyword research and develop comprehensive keyword mapping strategies aligned to site structure
Design and optimize website architecture for maximum SEO performance, including URL structures, site hierarchies, and internal linking strategiesAnalyze search intent and identify high-value keyword opportunities
On-Page SEO
Conduct thorough audits to diagnose ranking issues and implement optimizations including meta tags, schema markup, and content structure
Collaborate with copywriters to ensure content meets SEO best practices and targets appropriate keywords
Technical SEO
Perform comprehensive technical audits and diagnose critical issues including site speed, mobile optimization, indexation problems, and crawl errors.
Implement fixes independently or work with developers to resolve technical issues
Monitor Core Web Vitals, manage XML sitemaps, robots.txt, and ensure optimal site health
Off-Page SEO
Critically evaluate backlink profiles, conduct competitive gap analysis, and identify toxic links
Develop and execute strategic link-building plans to strengthen domain authority
Work with and instruct link builders on strategy, tactics, and quality standards
Manage outreach campaigns and oversee link acquisition efforts
Local SEO
Optimize Google Business Profile (GBP) listings and implement local SEO strategies for brick-and-mortar businesses
Manage NAP consistency, local citations, review management, and local search signals
Content Strategy
Perform content gap analysis and develop data-driven content recommendations
Provide detailed SEO briefs and guidelines to copywriters, ensuring content aligns with keyword mapping and user intent
Requirements
6+ years of hands-on SEO experience with proven track record of driving organic growth
Agency experience managing SEO for multiple clients
Previous experience managing and leading people/teams - you must have managed others, not just worked independently
Advanced keyword research, mapping, and website architecture design capabilities
Expert-level knowledge across all four areas: on-page, technical, off-page, and local SEO
Proven ability to develop link-building strategies and instruct/manage link builders
Strong technical aptitude to diagnose and resolve complex SEO issues independently
Proficiency with SEO tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, Google Analytics)
Experience working with both Webflow and WordPress platforms
Experience collaborating with developers and copywriters
Strong analytical skills and ability to provide actionable, data-driven insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
Desirable
Experience with site migrations
Understanding of conversion rate optimization (CRO)
What We're Looking For
A strategic thinker and proven leader who balances technical expertise with business objectives and team management. You're comfortable making data-driven recommendations, designing scalable site structures, implementing changes hands-on, managing team members, and communicating complex SEO concepts to non-technical stakeholders. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and stay current with SEO trends and algorithm updates.
What Our Client Offers
Fully remote position with flexible working hours
Competitive compensation based on experience
10 days paid annual leave per year
Opportunity to work on diverse projects and make a significant impact
Work Arrangement & Expectations:
This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)

Work arrangement
Yes