We are a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO), committed to delivering industry-leading training and educational services nationwide. With multiple brands and an extensive portfolio of websites, our fast-paced team plays a central role in our growth.
We're looking for an experienced inhouse Senior Web Developer to join our team, who can bridge the gap between technology, and user experience across our website fleet. In this role, you will manage our digital platforms end-to-end — from coding in PHP and managing hosting environments through to ensuring our websites deliver exceptional performance, UX, and SEO results across all devices.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of development, infrastructure, and digital marketing, with hands-on experience in web technologies, GitHub/Git workflows, website hosting, data tracking and API integrations. You will work closely with and support our other web developers, designers, SEO, and content teams, and report directly to the Digital Marketing Manager & Head of Marketing.
The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who will work in coordination with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain our websites and web tools. You must be comfortable working as part of a team while taking the initiative to take lead on new innovations and projects
Key Responsibilities:
* Build, maintain, and optimise a large website fleet, with extensive experience in
PHP, WordPress, Elementor & related technologies
.
* Manage
hosting infrastructure
across
Google Cloud and platforms like Cloudways (or equivalent)
, ensuring uptime, scalability, and security.
* Use
GitHub/Git workflows
for version control, collaboration, and deployment pipelines.
* Support content and SEO teams with
technical implementations
that improve rankings, conversions, and visibility.
* Apply
SEO best practices
into site architecture (technical, on-page, speed optimisation, structured data).
* Collaborate with our team of
web developers, website designers, SEO specialists & content teams
to deliver seamless, user-friendly digital experiences.
* Manage integrations with
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, CRM/LMS systems, and other digital tools
.
* Ensure all web properties are secure, compliant, and optimised for both
search visibility and user experience
.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Strong web development background with
PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript & jQuery knowledge
.
* Experience with
managing custom child themes
and
plugins using PHP
to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
* Experience with
WordPress management at scale
.
* Proven experience with
hosting environments and Google Cloud
and
platforms like Cloudways
(or equivalent).
* Exposure to
security hardening, CDN, and performance monitoring tools (Status Cake, New Relic)
.
* Familiarity with server management (AWS, Cloudways, cPanel, etc.) and CDN implementations (Cloudflare).
* Proficiency with
GitHub/Git version control
and collaborative workflows.
* Solid understanding of
SEO fundamentals
(technical SEO, structured data, performance optimisation).
* Knowledge of
UX/UI principles
and ability to collaborate with design and marketing teams with proficiency in design tools such as Figma & Adobe XD (or similar)
* Comfortable working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Excellent
problem-solving skills, attention to detail,
and ability to balance technical precision with business outcomes.
* Strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience.
Nice To Have Skills:
* Knowledge of
digital analytics, tracking & reporting tools
(GA4, GTM, Looker Studio).
* Experience with
custom API
integrations.
* Proficiency in
WooCommerce setup
, including custom store functionality, payment gateways and integrations.
* Experience with
payment systems (eWAY, Stripe, PayPal etc.)
* Experience with
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
or working within an
RTO environment
.
* Hands-on SEO and content experience
(keyword research, on-page optimisation, content publishing).
* Strong interest in both
technology, AI and overall marketing strategy
.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary
* An opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
* The chance to make a real impact on our organisation and the educational landscape.
This is an
on-site inhouse position only,
at our
Gold Coast office.
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your experience and why you believe you are the perfect fit for our team, along with a link to your portfolio.