Job Description

We're the airline that dares to be different, bold, down-to-earth and built around giving our guests real choice. Safety is our backbone, service is our heartbeat, and our people are our superpower.

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At Virgin Australia, we're on a mission to be Australia's most loved airline, for our people, our guests and our owners and we're looking for passionate talent to help take us even higher.

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We're vibrant, authentic and unapologetically human. Here, you can bring your whole self, your Virgin Flair and your ambition to a team that champions individuality, innovation and a whole lot of heart. If you're excited by meaningful work, real opportunities to grow, and a culture where you can genuinely make a difference, you'll feel right at home with us

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This opportunity is based at our Head Office in South Bank, Brisbane. As you'll be working from our Brisbane office, you'll need to be based locally.

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What you'll be doing

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As the Advanced Analytics Lead within the Revenue Management team, you'll play a key role in how the team uses data, advanced analytics and optimisation to drive commercial performance in an every-changing aviation landscape.

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This is a hands‐on analytics leadership role. You'll lead a small team of Advanced Analytics Specialists and work across pricing, inventory, commercial performance and data teams to turn complex RM data into strategic recommendations, scalable insights and measurable revenue outcomes.

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You'll help shape how we use predictive models, optimisation models, machine learning, large language models, AI and automation to improve the speed, quality and confidence of commercial decision‐making.

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This role will suit someone who brings a consulting‐style mindset, strong analytical rigour and the ability to turn complexity into clarity for senior stakeholders.

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You will...

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- Lead advanced analytics initiatives across pricing optimisation, inventory optimisation and revenue growth
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- Translate ambiguous business problems into clear hypotheses,



analytical approaches and practical recommendations
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- Turn complex data, models and analysis into business‐ready recommendations that support senior decision‐making
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- Guide the development of predictive models, optimisation models and scalable analytical tools
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- Help shape future RM capability, including practical use cases for machine learning, AI, large language models and automation
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- Act as a trusted authority on Revenue Management data, including its structure, quality, limitations and commercial context
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- Partner with Enterprise Data, Data Platform and Data Squad teams to support EDP migration and future data capability
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- Coach a small team of Advanced Analytics Specialists, lifting the bar on analytical rigour, storytelling and commercial impact
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You'll be great in this role if you have...

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- Demonstrated experience in advanced analytics, data science, commercial analytics, optimisation or revenue management
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- Strong SQL capability and confidence using Python or R to work with complex datasets.
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- Experience leading or coaching analysts, data scientists or advanced analytics specialists.
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- Experience applying predictive modelling, optimisation techniques, machine learning or experimentation to solve commercial problems
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- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across technical and non‐technical audiences
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- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
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- Commercial judgement, curiosity and the confidence to challenge assumptions using evidence
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- The ability to simplify complexity,



make practical trade‐offs and drive momentum in ambiguous environments
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Experience in aviation, travel, pricing, inventory, revenue management, commercial strategy, Databricks, Power BI, EDP, AI, large language models, RAG, automation or transformation environments would be highly regarded, but isn't essential.

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What you'll get from us | Your Benefits & Beyond

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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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- Enjoy 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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- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
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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 wellbeing 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 outstanding for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
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When everyone is included, everyone wins | Belonging at Virgin Australia

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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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Ready to apply?

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

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📌 Advanced Analytics Lead (Queensland)
🏢 Virgin Australia Airlines
📍 Queensland