Group Strategy Senior Associate

Full-time, Brisbane based role with some flexibility to work from home. Please note, the successful applicant must live in Brisbane or be willing to relocate here (this role cannot be performed remotely with commuting 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.

What you'll be doing

The objective of the Group Strategy Senior Associate role is to help define Virgin Australia's path to success, positioning the airline competitively for our guests whilst delivering measurable impact. Ideal candidates thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and have a proven ability to drive results across cross-functional teams. 

The Group Strategy team at Virgin Australia provides strategic analysis, commercial insights, and expert consulting to guide the airline's long-term direction. As a centralised team, we balance priorities across multiple business units to deliver the best, most balanced outcomes for the entire organisation. Through data-driven analysis, commercial acumen, and close collaboration with senior leaders, the Group Strategy team charts a course for sustainable growth and operational excellence that underpin the airline's commercial success.

Further responsibilities:

• Define and refine what success looks like for Virgin Australia, ensuring the airline is positioned effectively for guests and remains competitive in the market.
• Lead the design, analysis, and execution of major strategic and transformational initiatives across the organisation
• Drive the prioritisation and resourcing of initiatives within the Group Strategy team and broader organisation
• Conduct and oversee robust strategic analysis to deliver actionable recommendations for key business challenges
• Lead financial analysis, including airline operating economics, to evaluate and inform strategic opportunities and decision-making
• Oversee the development of business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and financial viability
• Prepare and deliver high-quality executive-level presentations that clearly articulate insights, analysis, and recommendations
• Collaborate effectively with senior leaders, general managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on strategic goals
• Support the communication and embedding of organisational strategy across the business

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

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Commerce, Engineering, Economics, Statistics)
• At least 5+ years in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a related field
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in financial modelling and business case development
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Familiarity with airline operating economics, competitive positioning, and key success drivers is advantageous

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 LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

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