Senior Editor and Automation Lead

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You'll Be Doing

We're carving out a spot for a talented new Senior Editor to lead our talented content team - someone who can blend human creativity with smart AI tools to boost quality, consistency and productivity, without ever losing our distinctive brand voice.

This isn't about mass automation or churning out content at scale. It's about empowering writers, shaping smart processes and using AI to
enhance
creativity - not replace it. You'll:

• Lead and Mentor:
  Guide a team of content writers across diverse content types, providing thoughtful feedback, coaching and editorial oversight
• Shape AI Strategy:
  Identify, test and deploy AI tools that complement human workflows; create guidelines to ensure ethical, high-quality AI usage
• Boost Productivity:
  Design workflows where AI supports ideation, research and editing; track metrics and refine processes to increase output
• Collaborate across Teams:
  Partner with SEO, Marketing, Design and Brand teams to align content with broader goals, ensuring compliance and responsible AI use
• Write and Edit:
  Keep your editing and writing skills sharp, supporting the team as needed to meet publishing targets

What Sets You Apart

You're a seasoned content creation / editing / journalism pro with around 6+ years of hands-on experience – with at least some of those leading and inspiring other writers. You know your way around an editorial calendar, a style guide and a well-crafted narrative AND you love mentoring others to do their best work.

AI doesn't intimidate you - it excites you You've applied AI tools for ideation, outlining, research or editing so you know exactly where they shine (and where human judgement is irreplaceable).

You've rolled out workflows that boost productivity and consistency without ever compromising quality or originality. You'll also need:

• Strong understanding of SEO - we're competing at the top level we want someone who loves playing in the big leagues
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to maintain a distinct brand voice across formats
• Tech-savvy and curious, quick to adopt and evaluate new tools
• Ideally familiar with highly regulated industries with high standards for accuracy and compliance

What's In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we're all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours. We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA, and you'll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it)

We're guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - 'ME' leave and 'Volunteer Day' leave
• Employee discounts on car and home and contents insurance
• Income protection insurance provided to support you in the event of non-work-related illness or injury

Sound like a good fit? Let's talk.

At Compare the Market and iSelect we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

Compare the Market and iSelect are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside the Auto and General Holdings Group without your consent.