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. We blend heart and smarts to deliver experiences that feel good, work brilliantly and bring a spark of fun back to flying and built around giving our guests real choice. 

What you will be doing: 

At Virgin Australia, we believe that great journeys start with great planning. 

As a Workforce Planning Data Analyst, you’ll use data, forecasting and workforce insights to help shape smarter resource planning decisions across the operation. Your analysis will help ensure we have the right resources in the right place at the right time, supporting a safe, compliant and reliable operation while improving resource utilisation, operational resilience and cost efficiency. 

You’ll work with workforce and operational data to identify trends, highlight emerging risks and uncover opportunities to improve performance. Turning data into clear, practical insights, you’ll help the team understand what’s happening, why it’s happening and where we can make things better. 

Working across Workforce Planning and partnering closely with Rostering, Training and Strategy & Transformation, you’ll provide analysis and recommendations that support short term decision-making. You’ll help turn complex information into clear insights, influence planning outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement across the operation. 

Reporting to the Senior Analyst, Workforce Planning, you will: 

• Develop and optimise flight and cabin crew resource plans to balance operational coverage, resilience, crew sustainability and efficiency 

• Use workforce forecasts and operational insights to identify resourcing risks and support effective reserve, roster and resource planning 

• Identify opportunities to improve roster quality, resource utilisation and crew experience while maintaining operational and regulatory requirements 

• Maintain and adapt workforce models to meet changing business needs 

• Partner with stakeholders on rostering, leave and training requirements 

• Monitor Workforce Planning KPIs through Power BI and Excel Reporting. 

• Communicate insights clearly, support decision making and build strong cross functional relationships 

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

• A curious and creative approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to challenge the status quo. 

• A genuine drive to continuously improve Workforce Planning outcomes. 

• Strong Power BI and Excel skills, turning complex data into clear, meaningful insights. 

• Confidence working with data and numbers to identify trends and improve performance. 

• Analytical experience in any role where data has helped drive better outcomes. 

• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines under pressure. 

• Strong attention to detail, while keeping sight of the bigger picture. 

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. 

Ready to apply? 

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