Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing:

This is an exciting opportunity to use your Management Consulting skill-set, to independently run interesting projects across the business and interface with senior executives. The overall objective of the Strategy and Planning Associate role, is to help drive the development of the Group Strategy. You will assist with cross-functional projects throughout the business, which are key to rebuilding a highly successful organisation. Ideally, you will be an ex-Management Consultant, or you will have relevant industry experience. 

• Help to define and refine what it will take for the new Virgin Australia to be successful, how we best position ourselves for our guests and how we will measure up against the competition
• Provide ad-hoc decision support in high stakes, high priority business decisions
• Apply critical strategic thinking to inform important short-medium and long-term decisions 
• Taking large data sets and using analysis to develop insights 
• Construct Senior Management/Executive Level presentation materials
• Independently run projects and smaller-medium sized engagements internally, partnering with other GMs (and Managers) in the business 
• Support the application of robust financial analysis, including airline operating economics, to inform strategic opportunities 
• Communicate succinctly and effectively, influence across all levels
• Help embed the new organisational strategy and support in the continued strategy development efforts, staying on top of the rapidly changing landscape 
• Support initiative prioritisation within the team and broader organisation
• Mentor and offer guidance to junior staff members

Who we’re looking for:

• 4 plus years' Management Consulting or industry experience (Airline Strategic Planning and/or Commercial functions)
• Advanced financial modelling experience
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated application
• Highly developed communications and presentation skills
• Creative and focused approach to problem solving
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
• Aviation knowledge, interest or experience is desirable, but not essential

What you’ll get from us:

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to);

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the betterme digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules

We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.