Senior Analyst Workforce Planning, Strategy & Transformation

• Brisbane based ideally but Melbourne considered also
• Full time permanent opportunity

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

The Senior Analyst Workforce Planning Strategy & Transformation position is pivotal in ensuring the optimal balance of operational resources required to deliver a safe, efficient, and customer-centric flight schedule. You will leverage data analytics and modelling to support strategic decision making, evaluate transformation initiatives, and provide actionable insights.

In this role, you will:

• Build and maintain accurate resource and budget planning models and long term horizons (6+months)
• Apply statistical modelling to assess impacts of schedule changes, headcount, productivity, basing strategies, and fatigue management
• Conduct critical analysis of transformational initiatives, including benefit valuation and tracking
• Develop and automate reporting on costs, productivity, and capacity using tools such as Excel, Power BI, R, or Python
• Research industry trends and operational methodologies to drive continuous improvement
• Partner with multiple departments within the business to deliver resource plans
• Prepare executive level reports and presentations for senior management within tight timeframes
• Identify and implement process improvements, develop business cases, and update procedures as required

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (Data Science, Analytics preferred)
• Proven experience supporting strategic decision making through data analytics
• Strong background in solving complex technical problems in fast paced operational environments
• Exposure to workforce planning, rostering, or transformational/cost reduction programs
• Intermediate coding ability in R, Python or Power BI
• Expertise in resource and budget planning within operational contexts
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work autonomously
• Understanding of resource planning methodologies and airline operations

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

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

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

Ready to apply?

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