Senior Integrated Planning Analyst

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. We encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we/'ve become famous for. When team members are free to be themselves, they/'re better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests. 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

What you/'ll be doing:

The Senior Integrated Planning Analyst exists within the Strategy & Transformation Division and will support our integrated planning transformation through advanced analytics and optimization. You/'ll develop and run predictive models and optimization solutions that enable our planning cycles and drive operational efficiency improvements across our network. Leveraging your analytical expertise and technical skills, you/'ll create data-driven insights that support Virgin Australia/'s transition to new planning cycles, moving beyond traditional network design to focus on operational execution excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our company/'s success as we continue our exciting growth journey

The key responsibilities of this role are to…

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain optimization models for integrated planning processes including roster management, slot allocation, and capacity planning
- Create predictive models to forecast planning parameters and operational outcomes
- Build machine learning models to identify patterns and drivers in planning data
- Conduct advanced financial and operational business case modelling for planning initiatives
- Integrate multiple complex data sources to create comprehensive planning analytics
- Develop automated reporting and monitoring systems for planning metrics
- Create data visualizations and dashboards for planning stakeholders
- Support the development of planning parameters through advanced statistical analysis
- Build optimization models including linear and nonlinear programming
- Collaborate with cross-divisional teams on analytics projects to advance integrated planning capabilities
- Communicate complex analytical concepts in business-relevant terms to stakeholders

Qualifications

You'll be great in this role if you...

- Bachelor/'s degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or similar fields
- 3-4 years/' experience in data-heavy Aviation Strategy roles, Advanced Analytics, Operations Research, or Data Science
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with optimization and simulation modelling
- Experience with PowerBI and data visualization tools
- Experience with complex data tools and cloud platforms
- Knowledge of airline economics
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities
- Strong ability to translate business problems into analyses to problem solve
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with large, complex datasets
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborative approach to cross-functional projects
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Desirable but not essential

- Advanced degree (Masters/PhD)
- Aviation or transportation industry experience
- Experience with machine learning and predictive modelling
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, SQL
- Deep understanding of operational planning
- Aviation operations and planning processes knowledge
- Transportation logistics and scheduling experience
- Database management and SQL querying expertise
- Machine learning techniques knowledge

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):

- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (plus $1000 travel credits per year)
- Flexible and hybrid working, with a mix of working from home and the office
- /'Dress for Your Day/' -- wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you
- One of Brisbane/'s most admired office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, lunch options, the Busway nearby, a rooftop restaurant, onsite gym and South Bank 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 online tools to support your physical, mental, social and financial health

Inclusion

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 LGBTIQ+ community, and anyone else who wants to join us.

Ready to apply?

Ready to apply?

Working at Virgin Australia isn/'t just a job. It/'s a passion that becomes part of you. Are you ready to join us? Get ready for a rewarding experience. Apply today

Note

The Senior Integrated Planning Analyst exists within the Strategy & Transformation Division and will support our integrated planning transformation through advanced analytics and optimization. You/'ll develop and run predictive models and optimization solutions that enable our planning cycles and drive operational efficiency improvements across our network. Join a team that looks out for one another, where no two days are the same. Help guests at the very beginning of their journey with outstanding customer service.

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