Google Ads Specialist

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Google Ads Specialist

Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $2,500 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so youll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: A forward-thinking AI driven digital marketing agency that thrives on turning data into impactful strategies. Our team of analysts, strategists, developers and digital specialists work together to drive campaigns that drive measurable results for brands across industries.

Role Overview: We are looking for a Google Ads Specialist with 3-5+ years of experience to manage and optimise paid digital campaigns for our clients. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, client-focused with strong verbal and written comms, and capable of running campaigns from the ground up independently across Google Ads and Meta platforms (not essential but nice to have).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and manage Google Ads campaigns end-to-end, including search, display, video, shopping, and remarketing campaigns
• Ability to assist with ad copy with correct framework, visual assets and a keen eye for detail
• Experience working with Google grants - from application to executing campaigns
• Strong background in driving campaigns across b2b, b2c and e-comm
• Nice to have but not essential: Support Meta campaigns (Facebook & Instagram) with ad creation, targeting, and optimisation
• Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and audience segmentation to maximise campaign performance
• Monitor and optimise campaigns for performance, including CTR, conversions, CPA, ROAS, and other KPIs
• Keen eye on visual assets and ability to understand ad fatigue and find new opportunities
• Create, test, and optimise ad copy, creatives, and landing pages in collaboration with the design/content team
• Experience with Google Tag Manager - Set up conversion tracking, pixels, and analytics to accurately measure campaign performance
• Generate performance reports with actionable insights for clients
• Strong verbal and written communication and not shy to jump into meetings. Communicate confidently with clients, explaining campaign results, recommendations, and strategy updates
• Stay updated on digital advertising trends, platform updates, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with internal teams (creative, marketing, development, analytics) to align campaigns with client objectives

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience managing Google Ads campaigns
• Experience managing Meta campaigns (Facebook & Instagram Ads) is preferred
• Strong understanding of PPC strategies, bidding, budgeting, and optimisation techniques
• Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and other ad tracking/reporting tools
• Ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights to improve performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for client-facing discussions
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and clients simultaneously
• Self-starter with minimal supervision required

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)