Crew Planning Analyst

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.

The Workforce Planning team are responsible for the short to long-term planning for Flight, Cabin and Ground Crew across our network.  We are a fun and dedicated team responsible for delivering compliant and efficient rosters that align to business objectives.

The Role:

As a Crew Planning Analyst your role will provide reliable and comprehensive analytics and insights that will support operational strategies. This role partners with Airline Operations, Crew leaders and various stakeholders across the Virgin Australia business to influence strategic workforce planning and labour optimisation.

Some of the exciting challenges in this role are; production and management of resource plans and workforce planning modelling, productivity targets, training requirements, annual leave management, cost and budgetary control, regulatory and industrial compliance, and fatigue management in a constantly changing environment.

You will work closely with the Leader Workforce Planning and Analytics in a team of analysts supporting operational workforces.

As a Crew Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing complex workforce planning initiatives, identify trends and recommend changes to meet operational requirements
• Development of recruitment and training plans that meet business requirements
• Accurate and timely reporting of Workforce Planning outcomes
• Identifying process improvements and making recommendations for implementation
• Ensuring all documentation, checklists and procedures are up to date
• Engaging with key stakeholders to gather feedback to drive continuous improvement and provide comprehensive solutions

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree
• High proficiency with Microsoft Suite in particular Excel
• Demonstrated experience in analytical techniques to examine and manage large data sets for work groups across the country
• Ability to put narrative to numbers when communicating with internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and prioritise tasks effectively
• Proven team player with strong initiative and the ability to work independently

Highly desirable but not required:

• Familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Basic programming skills
• Experience with R Studio
• Aviation Experience

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 and the office
• 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.

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