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:

As the Airport Planner your role is to actively contribute to the development of Virgin’s airports infrastructure roadmap.

This role will provide key support in the ongoing engagement with airports on each of their master plans and development proposals to ensure these plans deliver fit for purpose infrastructure aligned to Virgin Australia’s growth, operational and customer objectives. The Airport Planner role will play a key role in the Airports & Property Team, providing subject matter expert feedback, recommendations and support.

You’ll be great in this role if you:

• Have a minimum of 2+ years’ experience working in a similar  Airport Planning role within a large complex organisation in the Aviation sector
• Come with strong analytical, infrastructure planning and design skills
• Have the ability to communicate complex infrastructure issues both verbally and in writing.
• Are an effective problem-solver that enables the development of creative solutions that meet the needs of Virgin Australia’s stakeholders
• Love working in cross-functional teams, co-creating solutions that deliver the best operational outcomes while enhancing our guest products and experience
• Have comprehensive knowledge of airport planning and design principles, standards and methodologies
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• Are advanced in Excel and have a high-level familiarity with other Microsoft Office software
• 5+ years’ experience (desirable)
• PowerBi and AutoCAD (desirable)

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):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules

We’re all individuals. 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.