Description:
Work Type: Freelance / Casual (Project-Based, Flexible Hours)
Location: Remote (Australia preferred)
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
About Emptyhead Digital
Emptyhead Digital is a specialist web development agency that has been building websites for the performing arts and musical theatre in Australia for over 15 years. We are a two-person, fully distributed team, working directly with clients and alongside larger advertising agencies.
We are looking for a junior to mid-level WordPress Developer to assist with development, content entry, website maintenance, and administration tasks on a freelance/project basis.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building WordPress Websites – Implementing designs on top of our custom starter theme, using Gutenberg and ACF (Advanced Custom Fields).
- Website Maintenance – Updating plugins, performing general site upkeep, and debugging issues (with the option to escalate to our senior developer).
- Content Entry & Website Admin – Formatting and uploading content, making minor edits, and ensuring sites run smoothly.
- Bug Fixes & Debugging – Troubleshooting issues across WordPress themes and plugins.
- Basic Reporting – Accessing site statistics to put together reports (no GTM/GA setup required).
- Version Control – Using Git for development.
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have, But Not Required):
- Basic cPanel experience
- Familiarity with basic graphic editing tools (e.g., cropping images, adjusting file formats)
What We’re Looking For
- Proficiency in WordPress development, including PHP, CSS (SCSS), JavaScript, and ACF.
- Experience working with Gutenberg and block-based themes (native block development is not required).
- Strong understanding of WordPress best practices, plugin updates, and site maintenance.
- Comfortable using Git for version control.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for debugging.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a structured way.
- Comfortable with Slack, ClickUp (PM software), email, and video calls for communication.
Work Details & Growth Potential
- Flexible, project-based hours: Negotiable based on availability.
- Remote-first: Australian-based candidates preferred.
- Client communication: Initially, all client interactions will go through us, but this may change in the future.
- Long-term opportunities: Depending on workload and business growth, there may be opportunities for ongoing work.
How to Apply
If you’re interested, send us:
- A short introduction about yourself.
- Examples of your WordPress development work (GitHub, portfolio, or project links).
- Your hourly rate expectation and availability.
We’d love to hear from you!