Strategy Analyst: Aviation Strategy & Growth

Virgin Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air travel discount for you and family

Flexible working arrangements (work in

Travel discounts and experiences

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

Virgin Australia is seeking a curious and commercially minded Strategy Analyst to join the Velocity Strategy team in Sydney. You will work on strategic analysis, cross-functional projects and initiatives supporting Velocity’s long-term direction and commercial success.

With 2–4 years of experience, you will turn insights into clear recommendations for stakeholders, contributing to strategic opportunities and performance tracking across Velocity and the Virgin Australia group.

Qualifications

• Two to four years’ experience in strategy, finance, consulting or data analysis.
• A degree in a relevant field, such as Commerce, Engineering, Economics or Statistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence using Excel and data analysis tools.
• An understanding of business principles, financial analysis and strategy concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and transformational initiatives across Velocity and the wider business.
• Help assess strategic opportunities, receiving briefs from other teams and formulating hypotheses to validate.
• Analyse business and financial information to inform high-impact decisions by creating a fact-base of analysis and insights.
• Provide strategic options and proposals based on insights and financial metrics.
• Prepare clear presentations to senior leaders with recommendations for stakeholders.
• Track key metrics and targets on behalf of the business to understand performance against long-range plans.
• Stay informed about changes in the business and broader industry.

Skills

Strategy & Analytics

Excel/Data Analysis

Financial Modelling

Business Acumen

Education

Commerce / Economics / Engineering / Statistics degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Virgin Australia is seeking a curious and commercially minded Strategy Analyst to join the Velocity Strategy team in Sydney. You will work on strategic analysis, cross-functional projects and initiatives supporting Velocity’s long-term direction and commercial success.

With 2–4 years of experience, you will turn insights into clear recommendations for stakeholders, contributing to strategic opportunities and performance tracking across Velocity and the Virgin Australia group.