About the Company
Virgin Australia is on a mission to be Australia's most loved airline, for its people, guests and owners.
About the Role
Based at Virgin Australia's Head Office in South Bank, Brisbane, the Advanced Analytics Lead plays a key role in how the Revenue Management team uses data, advanced analytics and optimisation to drive commercial performance. This is a hands-on analytics leadership role, leading a small team of Advanced Analytics Specialists and working across pricing, inventory, commercial performance and data teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead advanced analytics initiatives across pricing optimisation, inventory optimisation and revenue growth
- Translate ambiguous business problems into clear hypotheses and practical recommendations
- Guide development of predictive models, optimisation models and scalable analytical tools
- Help shape future RM capability including machine learning, AI, large language models and automation
- Partner with Enterprise Data, Data Platform and Data Squad teams
- Coach a small team of Advanced Analytics Specialists
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in advanced analytics, data science, commercial analytics, optimisation or revenue management
- Strong SQL capability and confidence using Python or R
- Experience leading or coaching analysts or data scientists
- Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
Benefits
- Discounted flights including $1000 worth of travel credits per year
- Flexible hybrid work style
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
- Free counselling and wellbeing app access