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What you will be doing:

As a Senior Manager, Flight Operations Strategy, you will sit at the intersection of aviation, strategy, transformation and execution. You will lead some of the most significant initiatives across Flight Operations and help deliver Virgin Australia’s long term strategic vision.

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded aviation professional, management consultant, transformation leader or strategic project executive who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful change in a highly regulated operational environment.

A key focus will be leading high priority strategic initiatives and driving strategic transformation across Flight Operations, helping shape future operating models, improve performance, unlock opportunities and deliver lasting business outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations Strategy & Transformation on a full time, 2 year maximum term contract, you will be:

• Leading Flight Operations' highest-priority strategic programs and transformation initiatives
• Identifying and executing strategic opportunities that enhance operational performance and support Virgin Australia's long-term growth
• Providing strategic, financial and analytical insights to support executive decision-making
• Influencing senior stakeholders and managing key relationships across the business, industry and regulatory landscape
• Driving measurable outcomes through disciplined program governance, execution and benefits realisation

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

• 5+ years experience in Strategy, Transformation, Corporate Development or Consulting environments
• Experience at a Tier 1 Consulting firm would be highly desirable
• Proven experience leading large scale projects, programs or business transformations
• Strong aviation industry experience, ideally within airline operations or flight operations
• Experience engaging with executive stakeholders and influencing complex decision making
• Demonstrated success delivering outcomes in highly regulated operational environments
• Experience managing cross functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups

Your Benefits & Beyond

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.

Next Steps:

Virgin Australia Group prides itself on recruiting the right people to meet the challenges ahead. No matter their role – our employees share an enormous amount of passion for our guests and ambition to be the most loved airline in Australia.

Virgin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture and supportive environment for our people.

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