Distribution Specialist

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.

Let’s talk a little more about the role….

Why this role matters

Our distribution environment is complex, with fare products, ticketing rules, pricing distribution, systems, channels, vendors, policies and regulatory requirements all needing to work together. This role helps make sure they do.

You’ll help Virgin Australia deliver a distribution strategy that is commercially effective, operationally practical and compliant, while continuously improving the processes and controls that support it.

The position description specifically positions the role around governance and continuous improvement, including monitoring industry and regulatory changes, supporting audit and remediation, embedding policy through system and process design, and working across stakeholders to improve distribution outcomes.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for experience in an airline or travel commercial environment, with strong knowledge of fares, ticketing, pricing distribution and experience supporting change, process improvement or governance. Experience with ATPCO, Sabre or similar airline distribution environments will be highly regarded.

Strong knowledge of IATA fares and ticketing, ATPCO fare and rule principles, airline distribution architecture and PSS/GDS environments will be valuable.

The person we’re looking for

You could be an experienced fares and ticketing specialist ready to broaden your impact, a distribution specialist who loves solving complex problems, or someone with strong airline commercial experience who wants to combine technical expertise, compliance and business improvement.

What matters most is that you are curious, proactive, commercially aware and passionate about fares, ticketing & pricing distribution— and you enjoy bringing people together to make change happen.

You’ll be great in this role if you… | About You

Love fares and ticketing.

This is more than an area you have worked in — it is something you genuinely enjoy. You understand the detail and complexity of airline fares, rules, ticketing and distribution and are naturally interested in how all the pieces fit together.

Are curious and resourceful.

You don’t wait for someone else to solve the problem. You ask questions, investigate, connect the dots and find a way forward. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and getting to the bottom of issues.

Have a strong compliance mindset.

You understand that distribution is not simply about getting products into market. It is about doing so accurately, consistently and in line with our regulatory and industry obligations. You are comfortable identifying risk, challenging outcomes and helping put the right controls in place.

Love improving things.

You instinctively look for opportunities to simplify, automate, improve controls and reduce manual effort. You can move from identifying a problem to helping design, implement and embed the solution.

Can influence across the organisation.

You’ll need to bring together stakeholders with different priorities and perspectives. You can build strong relationships, communicate complex concepts simply and keep people focused on the outcome.

Can make change happen.

You’re not someone who is satisfied with identifying an issue and documenting it. You enjoy working with stakeholders to move from problem to solution to implementation to sustainable change.

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 LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.