WordPress Website Administrator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive WordPress Website Administrator to manage, maintain, and secure our WordPress website. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling updates, backups, security, performance optimization, content updates, and troubleshooting issues to ensure a seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Website Maintenance & Updates

• Perform regular updates of WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
• Ensure updates are compatible and troubleshoot any conflicts.
• Remove unused plugins/themes to maintain site security and performance.

2. Security & Backup Management

• Implement security measures to protect against cyber threats.
• Schedule and verify automated backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage SSL certificates and ensure website encryption is up to date.

3. Performance Optimization

• Optimize website speed using caching, image compression, and database cleanup.
• Implement and monitor Content Delivery Network (CDN) solutions.
• Conduct site audits using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix.

4. Content & SEO Management

• Update website content, blog posts, and media files as required.
• Fix broken links and optimize SEO elements (meta tags, alt text, and keywords).
• Manage redirects and resolve 404 errors.

5. Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor website uptime and performance metrics.
• Analyze Google Analytics and Search Console reports for traffic trends and issues.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and liaise with hosting providers if required.

6. Compliance & Privacy Management

• Ensure the website meets Australian Privacy Act 1988 requirements.
• Manage user data protection and ensure compliance with the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme.
• Update and maintain the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing and maintaining WordPress websites.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress CMS, themes, plugins, and page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, etc.).
• Experience with security plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri) and backup solutions (UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy).
• Proficiency in performance optimization techniques and tools (WP Rocket, Cloudflare, etc.).
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and tools (Yoast SEO, Google Search Console).
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and PHP (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot website issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and uptime monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce (if applicable).

Understanding of Australian privacy laws and data breach notification requirements.