We’re Jetstar. You may know us for our famous low fares, but did you also know that we’ve flown more than 400 million customers since we launched in Australia in 2004? In fact, each week we operate around 3,000 flights to nearly 40 destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. We also operate a fleet of more than 80 aircraft, including state-of-the-art Airbus A320/21 NEO aircraft and the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787-8s. Every day we enable more people to takeoff to more places, more often.
Impressive numbers? What's even more impressive is the team of extraordinary people taking off together day in day out, flight after flight.
Our people are the real jet stars!
Job Description- Build models and simulations that directly shape Jetstar’s operational decisions.
- Join a small, high‑impact team where your insights and data products are used daily across the network.
- Full-time permanent opportunity based at Jetstar Headquarters
As a Data Scientist in Operational Research, you will analyse data, build models and develop data products that provide insights into operational performance, infrastructure capacity and future asset needs across the Jetstar network. Reporting to the Manager, Operational Insights & Research, you will turn analytical requirements into code, models and visualisations that support operational improvements, planning decisions and investment choices.
You will work in a small, high‑impact analytics team, applying operational research methods alongside modern data science, AI and forecasting. You will connect to the right data, build reliable pipelines and deliver insights that are clear and actionable. Your work will span operational reporting, identifying performance trends across ports, developing predictive models and helping stakeholders understand trade‑offs in future scenarios.
In this role you will:
- Build datasets, reports and dashboards that turn operational data into clear insights for network, port and frontline teams.
- Develop forecasting and predictive models, including OTP prediction and scenario simulations.
- Create production‑ready analytical software and data products using Python, supported by documentation, testing and version control.
- Use operational research methods such as simulation, optimisation and demand‑capacity modelling.
- Apply AI and large language model tools to support conversational analytics and improve development efficiency.
- Communicate analytical findings in simple, actionable ways, highlighting assumptions, risks and trade‑offs.
- Work with IT and platform teams to ensure secure and scalable deployment of models and dashboards.
You will bring:
- Strong skills in Python, SQL and modern data science libraries, with clean coding practices and version control experience.
- Capability in data analysis, statistical modelling and forecasting, with an interest in operational research techniques.
- Experience building machine learning models and a willingness to apply AI and large language model tools.
- Ability to work with multiple data sources and turn analytical results into practical insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of data platforms such as Snowflake and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex findings simply.
- Effective time‑management skills for delivering multiple analytical workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.
Your Life At Jetstar Is Unlike Any Other.
Live the travel dream: You and your nominated travel companions can takeoff more with our famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount.
Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun, driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.
There’s a place for everyone at Jetstar: For us, travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of. We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative, innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements, just reach out and let us know what you need.
We’re Jetstar. Let’s takeoff together.
Applications close on Monday 30th March 2026.
