Google Ads Manager for Local Service Businesses (Freelancers Only, No Agencies)

We're a growing systems and website agency that works with local service businesses and contractors across Australia. We're looking to bring on a freelance Google Ads specialist to set up and manage campaigns for our clients on an ongoing basis. This is a long-term role for the right person, with opportunities to take on more accounts over time. This is a fixed-price role, not hourly. Freelancers only. Applications from agencies or teams will not be considered. --- WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING For each client account: - Keyword research and campaign structure - Writing and testing ad copy - Setting up negative keywords, location targeting, and budgets - Launching campaigns properly - Monthly optimisation, search term reviews, bid adjustments, and ad testing - Keeping campaigns clean, simple, and focused on generating leads We handle all tracking setup on the website side. You focus purely on the campaigns. However we will work very closely with you so we can get the best results for our clients. Most accounts are straightforward local lead generation campaigns using Google Search Ads only. These are not ecommerce or complex multi-channel PPC accounts. --- WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Proven experience running Google Search Ads for local service businesses - Strong understanding of lead generation campaigns - Reliable, easy to work with, and communicates clearly - Someone who can follow direction but also thinks for themselves - Freelancer only, not part of an agency We care a lot about reliability, communication, and keeping campaigns profitable for local businesses. --- PAY STRUCTURE (FIXED PRICE) Pay is based on the client's monthly ad spend. Starter (client ad spend $1,000/month): $150/month per account Growth (client ad spend $1,500/month): $200/month per account Scale (client ad spend $3,000/month): $300/month per account We already have 4 active client accounts ready for you to take over from day one. Based on the current account mix, that's $600/month in your pocket from the moment you start, with no waiting around to build up a client base. As the agency grows, you take on more accounts. Pay increases with volume. --- TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND: - A quick intro about yourself - Types of Google Ads accounts you have managed, including industries and budget sizes - 1 to 3 examples of campaigns you have run and the results achieved - Your experience with local service businesses - Confirmation that you are an individual freelancer and not an agency --- Bonus points if you also have SEO experience. Not required, but a strong plus.