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At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.
At Origin, we’re on a mission to get energy right for our customers, communities and planet. We’re looking for a Search Engine Optimisation Specialist to join our Marketing team and play a key role in shaping how customers discover and engage with our products online.
About the role
As our SEO Specialist, you’ll lead the development and execution of SEO and generative search (GEO) strategies, helping to drive organic growth across traditional search engines and emerging AI platforms.
You’ll take ownership of optimising web content, improving site performance, and enhancing how our brand appears across search and AI-driven experiences. This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of SEO, AI and digital performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
What you’ll be doing
Develop and execute SEO and generative search strategies to improve search engine rankings, drive growth across AI platforms and maximise organic web traffic
Optimise website content and structure to ensure best-in-class search performance
Leverage AI tools to enhance SEO workflows including keyword research, content optimisation and performance analysis
Conduct technical SEO audits, including web crawls and indexing issue resolutionto identify opportunities and remediate website issues
Partner with content teams to ensure content is optimised for both search engines and AI platforms
Monitor and report on SEO performance, rankings and emerging search trends
Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and drive continuous optimisation
About you
You’re a data-driven and curious SEO professional who enjoys staying ahead of digital trends. You bring both technical expertise and a strong understanding of content, with a passion for improving customer experiences through search.
You’ll bring:
Strong experience in SEO (on-page, off-page and technical)
Exposure to AI-driven SEO tools or generative search platforms
Hands-on experience with tools such as Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog and analytics platforms
Solid understanding of content optimisation and website architecture
Experience using data and insights to drive performance improvements
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
A proactive mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Nice to have
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS or JavaScript
Experience with tools like Looker Studio, Tableau or Adobe Analytics
Why join Origin?
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
21 weeks paid parental leave
Volunteer and cultural leave
Energy discounts on Origin products
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about SEO, digital performance and emerging AI technologies, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us shape the future of search at Origin.
Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/
Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
Origin is one of Australia's leading energy companies, exploring, generating and delivering energy to over 4 million customer accounts. Our purpose – getting energy right for our customers, communities and planet – drives everything we do.
As Australia's largest energy retailer, we have an important role to play in providing electricity, natural gas, solar and LPG to Australian communities and work every day to make energy more affordable, more sustainable, smarter and easier for our customers.
We are committed to leading the transition to a cleaner energy future and believe our company, and the energy industry more broadly, should be at the forefront of action to reduce carbon emissions. Origin was the first Australian company to set an emissions reduction target endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – aiming to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2032, as we work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Through the Origin Energy Foundation, we support programs that use education to help break the cycle of disadvantage and empower young Australians to reach their potential, contributing more than $27 million to support community organisations since 2010.
View our community guidelines here: http://bit.ly/1GQP6E9
