Job Description:
Pattern is Australia’s leading ecommerce Digital Agency. In 2023, we were awarded the Online Sales Breakthrough Award in the Google Partner Awards.
We offer great benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, paid parental leave, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, reduced summer hours, a competitive salary and potential stock options.
We are a geeky, data-driven and ambitious team, and due to our recent success, we’re growing. Our people are everything – so each hire is super important to us. We're looking for a final-year university student to join us as an SEO Graduate Assistant in our Melbourne office.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a digital agency that also includes an ecommerce consultancy and a marketplace management team. If you love to learn, you’ll love working for us. We have a commitment to professional development - you will receive dedicated training, as well as mentorship and development support. We also offer perks such as a hybrid working model and summer working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the role of SEO Graduate Assistant involve?
Working in our South Yarra office, this role will see you immerse yourself in the world of SEO and ecommerce, learning directly from gamechangers in this space, and developing your technical and content expertise. As a Pattern Graduate, you will be adding value from day one, doing real work and delivering real results that make a difference for our clients. Designed to broaden your knowledge of how SEO in a digital marketing agency operates, you will complete the following activities:
- Technical: Conduct key projects including keyword research, metadata refreshes, competitor audits and technical audits
- Content: Assist with the management of SEO content calendars and copywriting for Organic marketing
- Research: Complete research to identify insights and opportunities that feed into client growth targets
- Forecasting: Monitor KPI targets for clients and provide suggestions on how these could be met
- Reporting: Deliver weekly and monthly reporting in line with Pattern’s reporting framework
- Clients: Participate in WIPs and monthly calls with internal and external stakeholders
What will I need to thrive in this role?
- Final year university student studying marketing, business, analytics, computer science or communications with a keen interest in digital and ecommerce
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical with an eye for insights
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and data interpretation
- Strong initiative, curiosity and an enthusiasm for digital and ecommerce
- Strong extra-curricular achievements that reflect a proactive attitude and ownership
- The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Having previous experience working in digital marketing or SEO would be highly regarded
- Being familiar with SEO best practice standards would be highly regarded
- Applicants must be permitted to work permanently in Australia with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident)
What is the potential for career growth?
If successful in this role, there is potential for this to evolve into a full-time position in the SEO team after the completion of your degree. At Pattern, you’ll have opportunities to be mentored, mentor others, and work with various departments. We promote growth opportunities internally in our merit-based company, supporting continuous learning and professional development.
What is the team like?
Our team is highly motivated, data-driven, and results-oriented. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture - at Pattern, every team member’s ideas and input are valued, driving progress and shared success.
What is the hiring process?
- Virtual interview with Hiring Manager
- Completion of a task/project
- Virtual / in person task presentation and subsequent interview with Hiring Manager & Peer
- Virtual / in person interview with other team members
- Virtual interview with General Manager
- Professional reference checks
- Executive review
- Offer
Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
Applicants must be permitted to work permanently in Australia with no restriction on hours (e.g., citizen, permanent resident).
Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
