Advanced Analytics Specialist

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

We are looking for an Advanced Analytics Specialist to join our central strategy team on a full-time, 10 month Maximum-Term contract. This role is backfilling someone that is going on parental leave, however, there is potential for this person to be made permanent in the future. This exciting role has a wide variety and breadth of work. It will give you the opportunity to grow and gain great exposure to various parts of the business. The areas span across operations, commercial (airfare pricing and revenue management), econometrics, elasticity, and network optimization. 

Key accountabilities

• Utilize a variety of statistical and analytic methods to generate data models to help predict and explain commercial and operational trends to senior leadership and other division stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support multiple departments by compiling historical data as well as forecasting future trends.
• Research and evaluate industry trends, practices, and operational methodologies to continually improve overall company operational philosophy and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and improve existing assumptions and processes.
• Communicate informed conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership to improve business processes.
• Champion a culture of analytics and serve as a centre of excellence for trusted data integrity and analysis needs.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Advanced Analytics
• Previous data science and operations research experience.
• Ability to take complex mathematical concepts and communicate business relevance to key business stakeholders from front-line operations up to executive level management.
• Ability to write database queries for successful data analysis.
• Use of machine learning on large data sets to identify drivers and make predictions.
• Creation of optimisation models to reduce cost and increase revenue.
• Advanced Excel based user including Power Query & PowerPivot. Modelling languages such as PowerBI, DAX, R, Python, and SQL.
• Ability to create various predictive and operational models as required.
• Simulation models including Monte Carlo and Discrete Event.
• Experience with EMSR optimisation and other airline operations research is highly desirable.

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). This still applies for employees on maximum-term contracts.
• 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.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

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 LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

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