Group Strategy Associate

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Virgin Australia Airlines Full time
Job Overview

We're on a mission to bring new and uplifting experiences to our guests, transforming flying from simply 'nice', to something wonderful.

Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.

Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.

Work type:

Full-Time (Permanent)

Location:

Brisbane

Job type:
  • Contribute to defining and driving Virgin Australia's strategic direction
  • Collaborate on impactful projects across diverse areas of the business
  • Support the leadership team with insights and recommendations
  • Must be located in Brisbane or willing to relocate to Brisbane

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.

About the Role

Join Virgin Australia's Group Strategy team and play a key role in shaping the future of Australia's most loved airline. The team acts as an internal management consulting team to support projects across both Corporate and Operational divisions. Reporting directly to theHead of Group Strategy, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to develop their consulting and/or strategy skillset by contributing to strategic initiatives, supporting senior executives, and helping rebuild a highly successful airline.

As an Associate, you'll work closely with the team to support Virgin Australia's strategic objectives, gaining exposure to a wide variety of business challenges and opportunities. This role is ideal for someone with 2-5 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related field, who thrives in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

This is a newly created position to support our business's growth.

What you'll be doing
  • Supporting Strategy Development: Help shape Virgin Australia's strategic direction and positioning to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Driving Analysis: Conduct detailed analyses, synthesize large data sets, and develop insights to inform decision-making.
  • Collaborating on Projects: Assist with small-to-medium-sized cross-functional projects, working closely with general managers and key stakeholders.
  • Providing Decision Support: Deliver critical analysis for business decisions, applying financial and strategic frameworks.
  • Crafting Deliverables: Prepare executive-level presentations and clear, compelling recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Contributing to Execution: Support the implementation and continuous development of Virgin Australia's strategic initiatives.
  • Learning and Growing: Gain valuable experience working on high-impact projects while developing your skills in strategy, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement
You'll be great in this role if you have…

We're looking for a motivated, analytical, and ambitious professional with:

  • 2-5 years in management consulting or professional services strategy consulting at a major consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Deloitte), or 2-5 years in corporate strategy within aviation, transportation, or similar sectors.
  • Experience with doing the strategic framing of ambiguous and complex business problems, then solving for these problems with a logical and data driven approach
  • Highly proficient in building complex models in Microsoft Excel (or other tools)
  • Experience with creating business cases and presentations for senior audiences
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
  • Strong analytical capabilities and a natural aptitude for working with numbers
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • An advanced tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Commerce, Mathematics / Statistics, Engineering etc.)
  • An genuine interest in aviation and working for Virgin Australia
Benefits
  • 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. Our Sydney and Perth offices are located in prime CBD locations.
  • 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 LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

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

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