Job Description

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.

What you’ll be doing

The objective of the Schedule Coordinator role is to support the development and delivery of Virgin Australia schedules for RPT (Regular Public Transport) and Charter services, in consultation with commercial and operational stakeholders. Effective collaboration with Operational and Commercial stakeholders is critical to success in this role to ensure fulfilment of business Commercial needs. 

Further responsibilities:

• Support the development of seasonal schedules; includes optimisation of seasonal schedules for OTP (On Time Performance), network connectivity (Virgin Australia planes and partner airlines), slots utilisation, crew resourcing productivity, block hours production and fleet deployment

• Publish seasonal schedules into selling system and other internal VAA (Virgin Australia Airlines) / VARA (Virgin Australia Regional Airlines) systems within agreed delivery timelines

• Support the administration of Virgin Australia slot portfolio, prepare reporting for IATA seasonal filing processes, monitor slot utilisation, highlight any at risk slots for both RPT and charter services

• Assist in the development of different scheduling scenarios as required; including budgets, reforecasts, and seasonal base week schedules

• Co-ordinate the optimisation of Virgin Australia schedules by assessing schedule variations that facilitate increased operational resilience and/or enhanced fulfilment of business commercial needs

• Assist with the publication of ad-hoc schedule changes including market exits/ launches, fleet Entry into Service (EIS) date variations and seasonal schedule publications

• Ensure accurate selling schedule out to 330 days is produced and ready for publication

• Maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders such as Airport Slot Coordinators, Revenue Management Analysts and Crew Planning Analysts

• Concisely communicate network changes to key stakeholders across Commercial and Operational areas of business

• Collaborate with key Commercial stakeholders

• Attendance and contribution at key internal Operational and Commercial forums

• Create and maintain internal schedule planning process documentation 

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• 2 year's experience in a Scheduling, Logistics Planning or Commercial Planning role

• Exceptional analytical skills, with at least intermediate skills in Excel, Power BI or Python.

• Strong ability to efficiently manipulate/transform large datasets

• Solid commercial acumen

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders

• Ability to work under pressure and problem solve

• Aviation or transportation experience is highly advantageous 

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.

Ready to apply?

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