Senior Web Developer

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 inPHP, WordPress, Elementor & related technologies.
• Managehosting infrastructureacrossGoogle Cloud and platforms like Cloudways (or equivalent), ensuring uptime, scalability, and security.
• UseGitHub/Git workflowsfor version control, collaboration, and deployment pipelines.
• Support content and SEO teams withtechnical implementationsthat improve rankings, conversions, and visibility.
• ApplySEO best practicesinto site architecture (technical, on-page, speed optimisation, structured data).
• Collaborate with our team ofweb developers, website designers, SEO specialists & content teamsto deliver seamless, user-friendly digital experiences.
• Manage integrations withGoogle Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, CRM/LMS systems, and other digital tools.
• Ensure all web properties are secure, compliant, and optimised for bothsearch visibility and user experience.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong web development background withPHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript & jQuery knowledge.
• Experience withmanaging custom child themesandplugins using PHPto deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Experience withWordPress management at scale.
• Proven experience withhosting environments and Google Cloudandplatforms like Cloudways(or equivalent).
• Exposure tosecurity hardening, CDN, and performance monitoring tools (Status Cake, New Relic).
• Familiarity with server management (AWS, Cloudways, cPanel, etc.) and CDN implementations (Cloudflare).
• Proficiency withGitHub/Git version controland collaborative workflows.
• Solid understanding ofSEO fundamentals(technical SEO, structured data, performance optimisation).
• Knowledge ofUX/UI principlesand 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.
• Excellentproblem-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 ofdigital analytics, tracking & reporting tools(GA4, GTM, Looker Studio).
• Experience withcustom APIintegrations.
• Proficiency inWooCommerce setup, including custom store functionality, payment gateways and integrations.
• Experience withpayment systems (eWAY, Stripe, PayPal etc.)
• Experience withLearning Management Systems (LMS)or working within anRTO environment.
• Hands-on SEO and content experience(keyword research, on-page optimisation, content publishing).
• Strong interest in bothtechnology, 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 anon-site inhouse position only,at ourGold 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.