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 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.