Group Strategy Associate

Virgin Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Flexible work style

Access to a wellbeing app

Cheaper hospitality and retail services

Wellbeing support

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking a Group Strategy Associate in Brisbane to support strategic initiatives across divisions. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy, and demonstrate strong analytical and presentation skills. The role also offers discounted flights and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Experience with complex business problems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience creating business cases and presentations for senior audiences.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Collaborative mindset for cross-functional teams.
• Interest in aviation and Virgin Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development.
• Conduct detailed analyses.
• Assist with cross-functional projects.
• Deliver critical analysis for decisions.
• Prepare executive-level presentations.
• Support implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Grow skills in strategy, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Collaborative mindset

Financial modeling

Strong analytical capabilities

Strategic thinking

Education

Advanced tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Join Virgin Australia’s Group Strategy team as a Group Strategy Associate. The team acts as an internal management think-tank to support projects across Corporate and Operational divisions and reports to the Head of Group Strategy.

About the Role

Join Virgin Australia’s Group Strategy team and play a key role in shaping the future of Australia’s most loved airline. The team acts as an internal management consulting group to support projects across both Corporate and Operational divisions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your consulting and/or strategy skillset by contributing to strategic initiatives, supporting senior executives, and helping rebuild a highly successful airline. As an Associate, you’ll work closely with the team to support Virgin Australia’s strategic objectives, gaining exposure to a wide variety of business challenges and opportunities. This role is ideal for someone with 2-5 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related field, who thrives in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Your responsibilities

• Supporting Strategy Development: Help shape Virgin Australia’s strategic direction and positioning to maintain a competitive edge.
• Driving Analysis: Conduct detailed analyses, synthesize large data sets, and develop insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaborating on Projects: Assist with small-to-medium-sized cross-functional projects, working closely with general managers and key stakeholders.
• Providing Decision Support: Deliver critical analysis for business decisions, applying financial and strategic frameworks.
• Crafting Deliverables: Prepare executive-level presentations and clear, compelling recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Contributing to Execution: Support the implementation and continuous development of Virgin Australia’s strategic initiatives.
• Learning and Growing: Gain valuable experience working on high-impact projects while developing your skills in strategy, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• 2-5 years in management consulting or professional services strategy consulting at a major consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Deloitte), or 2-5 years in corporate strategy within aviation, transportation, or similar sectors.
• Experience with framing ambiguous and complex business problems and solving them with a logical, data-driven approach.
• Highly proficient in building complex models in Microsoft Excel (or similar tools).
• Experience creating business cases and presentations for senior audiences.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a natural aptitude for working with numbers.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• An advanced tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Commerce, Mathematics/Statistics, Engineering).
• An genuine interest in aviation and working for Virgin Australia.

Benefits and commitments

• 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 convenient amenities nearby.
• 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 – freedom to wear what suits your day and work style.

We’re inclusive

We’re all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our team.

Ready to apply?

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

Role details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Strategy/Planning and Analyst
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services and Airlines and Aviation