Job Description

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.

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What you'll be doing

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As a Planning Lead within our Technology Enablement team, you'll play a key role in shaping how we plan and deliver our technology portfolio.

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Reporting to the Manager, Technology, Strategy and Advisory, you'll own the facilitation of quarterly and annual planning cycles end-to-end, ensuring the right structure, inputs and alignment are in place to drive effective delivery across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

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In this role, you will:

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- Lead end-to-end planning cycles, including quarterly and annual planning ceremonies, working sessions and executive reviews
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- Ensure the right inputs, outputs and stakeholders are aligned across each planning cycle
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- Facilitate cross-domain dependency management, identifying risks, blockers and trade-offs
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- Champion consistent planning practices across teams, supporting adoption in a transforming technology environment
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- Build robust relationships across delivery teams, program leadership and executives to drive alignment and decision-making
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- Present resourcing views and planning insights to leadership to support prioritisation and maximise delivery outcomesDevelop and maintain planning playbooks,



processes and governance frameworks
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- Continuously improve planning approaches, iterating based on feedback and outcomes
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- Drive adoption of planning tools and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, including through automation or AI
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- Support portfolio visibility, including tracking initiative progress, resource utilisation and delivery outcomes
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This is a highly visible role at the centre of our technology delivery model, helping ensure we are set up to deliver effectively at scale.

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You'll be excellent in this role if you have...

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- Experience in planning, delivery, business analysis or program roles within a complex, multi-stakeholder setting
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- Demonstrated experience facilitating planning cycles or large-scale workshops across multiple teams
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- Robust stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leaders
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- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present clearly to executive audiences
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- Ability to balance big-picture thinking with strong attention to detail
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- Experience working in ambiguity and driving outcomes in evolving environments
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- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and escape risks
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- Experience in scaled or cross-domain planning (e.g. Secure, LPM or similar frameworks)
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- Experience within technology or digital delivery environments
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- Familiarity with tools such as Jira or similar planning platforms
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- Interest or experience in leveraging AI or automation to improve planning processes
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We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

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- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
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- A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
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- 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
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- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
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- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
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- Free counselling and access to a well-being app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
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- 'Dress for Your Day' – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the day ahead
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When everyone is included, everyone wins

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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.

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📌 Planning Lead (Queensland)
🏢 Virgin Australia
📍 Queensland