Lion
    (186 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Website

    Industry

    FMCG Manufacturing

    Specialities

    Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Brewing, Hospitality, Beer, Wine, Spirits

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Sydney, NSW
    Warrane, Gadigal Country
    LION is a powerhouse beverages company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and founded in New Zealand. From iconic classic and craft beers to innovative ready-to-drink offerings, exceptional spirits, remarkable wines and more. LION’s brands have been shaping culture for over 180 years.LION has an ambition to be an unrivaled Force for Growth and Force for Good. Our diverse portfolio of iconic beer and RTD brands includes Hahn, Steinlager, Stone & Wood, Speight’s, XXXX, Tooheys, KIRIN Ichiban, KIRIN Hyoketsu, Mac’s, Panhead, Emerson’s and Little Creatures. LION has an enviable portfolio of NZ wine brands, a craft distribution arm in Australia in Vanguard Luxury Spirits, and Four Pillars Gin.

    Jobs at Lion

    Based on your search activity
    Sydney NSW
    Multiple fixed term opportunities (3 to 6 months)
    classification: Call Centre & Customer ServiceCall Centre & Customer Service
    12d ago

    at Lion Australia
    Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS
    We are currently on the hunt for multiple casual front &back of house team members to join us at the Boag’s Brewhouse!
    classification: Hospitality & TourismHospitality & Tourism
    19d ago

    Our mission statement

    We employ more than 2500 diverse and talented people across Australia and New Zealand who are passionate about their craft and united by our shared purpose: Making the Moment Mean More.We’re building a culture where performance and belonging go hand in hand, underpinned by behaviours that both drive our growth and empower our people to thrive. From ‘grain to glass’ we do everything from brewing, sales and marketing of our fantastic portfolio, making LION an extraordinary business with a wide range of career paths.As a certified B Corporation, we’re committed to being an unstoppable Force for Good for our environment, communities and workplace.Cheers to that!

    Featured

    Don’t Settle for Ordinary
    At LION we offer a career less ordinary. A career where you sit at the heart of good times and social experiences. Where there is never a dull moment and you can experience ‘growth on tap!’ Where we welcome difference and stand for fairness. Where you don’t have to choose between a successful career and other life priorities.

    Awards and accreditations

    Pride in Diversity Member 2026
    Pride in Diversity Member 2026
    WGEA Employer of Choice 2026
    WGEA Employer of Choice 2026
    Certified BCorp 2025
    Certified BCorp 2025
    Respect in Drinks 2025
    Respect in Drinks 2025
    Innovate RAP 2025
    Innovate RAP 2025
    Te Uru Tangata 2025
    Te Uru Tangata 2025
    AWEI Gold Employer 2024
    AWEI Gold Employer 2024
    Family Inclusive Workplace 2023
    Family Inclusive Workplace 2023

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    Reviews overview

    3.7186 ratings in total
    5
    64
    4
    62
    3
    22
    2
    14
    1
    24
    88%
    Rate salary as high or average
    70%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Lion?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees appreciate the friendly and supportive colleagues at Lion, highlighting a welcoming family-like atmosphere and strong teamwork. The work/life balance is excellent with flexibility, and employees value the benefits including free products and competitive remuneration. Many note that team leaders and management are supportive and empathetic.

    However, there are some potential challenges, including concerns about management practices such as micromanagement and favouritism, frequent restructures impacting workplace culture, outdated IT systems with limited capabilities, career progression opportunities that can be limited in some areas, and demanding workload with pressure to meet targets.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    STOREMAN
    Aug 2026
    Burnie TAS 732031 to 32 years in the role, current employee
    Poor way to look after long term staff no loyalty
    The good thingsIsn’t one at all to say
    The challengesOffice staff too many people that don’t no what they are doing
    1.0
    Marketing Role
    Nov 2025
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Whilst the benefits of free products can be great it doesnt outweigh a under resourced team!
    The good thingsThere are some great people who are wonderful to work with
    The challengesMany changes to leadership, poor work-life balance and work not appreciated or valued by leaders.
    1.0
    Packaging Technician
    May 2025
    Geelong VIC 3220Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Poorly planned, poorly run. It’s a circus without a ringleader and too many clowns.
    The good thingsFriendly co-workers.
    The challengesLack of training and follow up support. Management have favourites who get the cushy jobs and preferential treatment.
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