Join to apply for the Head of Corporate Strategy role at Virgin AustraliaJoin to apply for the Head of Corporate Strategy role at Virgin AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Full-time, permanent Brisbane based location (candidates must be Brisbane based or willing to relocate to Brisbane)Fantastic career progression opportunities, leading a highly visible team with strong ELT exposureWe are open to offering visa sponsorship to candidates with extensive top tier management consulting experience (as well as aviation experience)Hello. Were Virgin Australia. Were the airline thats always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. Were 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 youll be doingAs the Head of Corporate Strategy, you will be responsible for defining Virgin Australia''s strategic direction. The key responsibilities of the role include developing Virgin Australia''s strategic corporate plan and providing strong and visible leadership in managing projects across the organisation. The role sits within the Group Strategy division of our business and reports directly into our General Manager, Strategy and Transformation. The Group Strategy team essentially acts as an ''internal consulting'' team to many different parts of the business.This position is well suited to someone with extensive Management Consulting and Leadership experience. Aviation knowledge or passion is also highly advantageous.Further responsibilities include:Tackle complex, ambiguous business challenges using strategic frameworks and robust data analysis to develop clear, actionable solutionsDevelop high-impact presentations for executive audiences, clearly communicating insights and strategic recommendationsPresent key findings to Executive Leadership Teams with clarity and confidence, influencing decision-making at the highest levelsCommunicate effectively across all levels of the organisation, tailoring messages to drive alignment and impactLead, mentor, and support the development of junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance cultureIdentify and track critical metrics to measure progress and success against strategic objectivesPlay a key role in embedding and evolving the new organisational strategy, staying attuned to a dynamic and fast-moving environmentStay ahead of global aviation trends and apply industry knowledge to strengthen Virgin Australias competitive positioningHelp shape the future of the "new Virgin Australia", defining success, enhancing guest experiences, and benchmarking against competitorsProvide high-quality, ad-hoc decision support for high-stakes business challenges, ensuring rigor and clarity in critical momentsBring a structured, strategic mindset to solving unique business problems, always focused on impact and clarityApply critical thinking to support major strategic decisions across short-, medium-, and long-term horizonsSupport initiative prioritisation within the team and across the broader organisation to maximise business valueYoull be great in this role if you haveTertiary qualifications in a business, commercial or engineering discipline, ideally with a Master''s level qualification (MBA or similar)Extensive experience within a strategy focused Management Consulting team, ideally from a top tier firm (Bain, McKinsey, BCG, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, etc.)Aviation knowledge or experience is highly advantageousExtensive experience taking business problems and doing the strategic framing of the problem, then strategically solving for it using data and other resourcesAdvanced analytical skills and the ability to build complex models in ExcelHighly developed communications and presentation skillsExtensive leadership experience, developing and mentoring team members and experience uplifting the performance and capability of othersExperience creating and delivering high quality packs to Executive Leadership Teams of large, complex businessesExcellent analytical and business acumen skills, with the ability to build and interrogate advanced Excel modelsCharismatic communication style and the ability to create strong, lasting relationships with all business stakeholdersWere 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 needsOne of Brisbanes 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 roadDiscounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwideCheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness servicesFree counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial healthDress 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 winsWere all individuals. And we love that. Thats 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?Were ready to hear from you. 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Head of Corporate Strategy