Help shape the sensory standards behind Lion’s beers and beverages! Come and lead Lion’s central taste panel and help teams across Australia and Current Zealand understand what they’re tasting - and what to do next.

From supporting new product development to spotting flavour trends and helping solve production challenges, your work will have a reach well beyond the sensory lab.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position, based at Tooheys Brewery in Lidcombe.

What you’ll be doing

- Lead sensory sessions and share clear, useful insights from the results.
- Help set and continually improve sensory standards across Lion’s brewing and beverage network.
- Train site sensory leaders and support consistent, reliable panel performance.
- Manage our Compusense and TVS systems.
- Use sensory findings to help teams investigate flavour and product stability issues.
- Work with teams on NPD trials and provide sensory guidance during brand development.
- Keep laboratory procedures current and results accurate, timely and reliable.




- Look for practical ways to make sensory laboratory processes more effective.

What you’ll bring

- At least three years’ experience in a sensory laboratory.
- A degree in sensory science or a related technical field, such as chemistry, microbiology, biological sciences or food technology.
- Sensory and analytical experience. Experience with beer or beverage testing would be a real advantage.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, and confidence working with different teams and stakeholders.
- Good computer skills and statistical knowledge.
- A practical, self-motivated approach and the ability to manage your time and contribute to projects.

Knowledge of good laboratory and manufacturing practices, brewing or beverage processes, and experience in a lean manufacturing environment would also be valuable. A diploma in brewing science is a plus. Application Closes on Friday 27th of November 2026

📌 Sensory Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Lion
📍 Sydney