Operations Schedule Integration Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Hybrid work style

Brisbane office location

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Virgin Australia is seeking an Operations Schedule Integration Specialist to govern cross‑department changes and strengthen the performance of our flying operations. You will focus on balancing operational and business needs while driving improvements across teams.

Ideal candidates bring leadership in aviation scheduling, plus hands‑on experience in logistical operations and policy application. A hybrid work model and Brisbane presence support our flexible approach to work life.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in aviation, logistics or related discipline is desirable.
• Proven leadership in aviation scheduling or resource planning.
• Experience in logistical operations and scheduling.
• Ability to interpret policies and apply changes in an operational context.

Responsibilities

• Drive governance and change across departments and to the front line.
• Strategically enhance the operational performance and stability of flying operations.
• Balance operational and business requirements in scheduling and capacity planning.
• Build strong relationships and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Aviation leadership

Scheduling / resource planning

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant tertiary education in aviation or logistics

Job description

Operations Schedule Integration Specialist

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.

At Virgin Australia, we’re on a mission to be Australia’s most loved airline, for our people, our guests and our owners and we’re looking for passionate talent to help take us even higher.

We’re vibrant, authentic and unapologetically human. Here, you can bring your whole self, your Virgin Flair and your ambition to a team that champions individuality, innovation and a whole lot of heart. If you’re excited by meaningful work, real opportunities to grow, and a culture where you can genuinely make a difference, you’ll feel right at home with us

What you’ll be doing:

The Operations Schedule Integration Specialist role is to drive the best practices of governance and change across departments and to our front line and be responsible for strategically enhancing the operational performance and stability of our flying operations, with a primary focus on the balance of operational and business requirements.

You’ll be great in this role if you:

• Have a relevant tertiary education in aviation, logistics or a related discipline desirable
• Bring relevant leadership experience in aviation, logistical scheduling or resource planning
• Have at least three years’ experience in logistical operations, scheduling or resource planning
• Have a sound understanding of network seasonality and SLOT submission practices
• Understand the challenges of operating in a cost-conscious, people-centred environment
• Bring multi-departmental airline or technical operations experience
• Have delivered cross-functional projects and supported change in an operational environment
• Build strong relationships and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Have highly developed planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Take a systems-based approach to business improvement
• Can interpret and apply policy to work assignments and operational challenges
• Are able to test existing policies and provide constructive feedback to support leadership decision making
• Can craft engaging, high-impact messages for a range of audiences
• Bring exposure to financial and budgetary management in an operational environment
• Have some leadership or people management experience
• Understand aviation regulations, legislation and operational requirements
• Demonstrate strong analytical capability and business acumen
• Understand the interdependencies between Network, Scheduling and Operations and their impact on operational KPIs and NPS
• Understand the broader organisational landscape, including key issues, challenges and business unit interdependencies
• Have an understanding of change management principles and their application in operational environments

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.

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.