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.
As a Data Product Owner based in our Brisbane Head Office, you will help shape how data is used to drive commercial decision-making across Virgin Australia. Working in a complex and fast-moving environment, you'll partner with stakeholders to uncover opportunities, define meaningful business problems, and guide the delivery of data products that create measurable value. This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys navigating complexity and thrives on turning business challenges into impactful data outcomes.
What you'll be doing…
- Partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities where data can improve business outcomes and decision-making.
- Leading discovery activities to define business problems, priorities, success measures and delivery outcomes.
- Translating business needs into clear requirements, business questions and prioritised backlog items.
- Managing and refining the Commercial Data Squad backlog to ensure work is well-defined and delivery ready.
- Working closely with analysts, engineers, and business teams to deliver valuable data products and information assets.
- Facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement activities to align priorities and build consensus.
- Supporting prioritisation decisions by assessing initiative value, risks, dependencies and expected benefits.
- Identifying opportunities to create reusable enterprise information assets that deliver value across the organisation.
You'll be great in this role if you have…
- Experience as a Data Product Owner, Product Owner or similar role within data, analytics, reporting or technology environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work across business and technical teams.
- Experience translating business challenges into clear requirements, priorities, and outcomes.
- Strong facilitation, discovery, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments and managing product backlogs.
- The ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities and drive clarity.
- An understanding of data, analytics, reporting or information product concepts.
- A curious and proactive approach, with the ability to explore complex business environments, uncover opportunities and challenge assumptions.
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 at South Bank
- 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 LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.
