Head of Cyber Security

16 Aug 2026

Sydney, NSW, AU

Lead, shape and implement the future of Lion's cyber strategy.

 

At Lion, we’re all about making the moment mean more. We brew, market and deliver some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands, while building a culture where people can grow, belong and make a real impact.

 

The Role

 

The technology landscape has changed. Lion is changing with it.

 

Cloud, AI, increasingly connected operations and a rapidly evolving cyber threats are changing both how we run our business and how we need to protect it. Cyber security can no longer sit at the edge of technology change. It needs to be built into how we design, operate and evolve the business.

 

As Head of Cyber, together with key leaders within D&T and around Lion you'll lead that shift.

 

You’ll set a clear direction for cyber at Lion and, importantly, be accountable for making the change. That starts with an objective assessment of where we are today, what needs to change and where investment will make the greatest difference across people, process and technology.

 

You will:

 

  • Create and implement Lion’s cyber strategy, translating it into a practical, prioritised roadmap with measurable outcomes
  • Assess and strengthen our cyber capability across people, processes and platforms
  • Build cyber into the way Lion adopts cloud, AI and other emerging technologies, enabling change without losing sight of risk
  • Strengthen security across both enterprise IT and operational technology environments
  • Partner with senior leaders across Digital & Technology, Supply Chain, Risk and the broader business to make clear choices about cyber risk and investment
  • Lead and develop Lion’s internal cyber team and hold our managed service and technology partners to a high standard
  • Provide confident technical and operational leadership when it matters, including during significant cyber incidents

 

This is not a role for someone who wants to write a strategy and hand it over. It's a role for someone who wants to set the direction, make the choices and lead the work required to build a cyber capability fit for where Lion is going.

 

About you

 

You are an experienced cyber leader who can move comfortably between the boardroom and the technology environment.

 

You have the technical depth to challenge architects, engineers and partners, the commercial judgement to make sensible decisions about risk and investment, and the leadership capability to turn strategy into sustained execution.

 

You’ll bring:

 

  • Significant experience leading cyber in a large, complex organisation
  • A track record of developing cyber strategy and, more importantly, implementing it
  • Strong technical capability across modern cyber environments, including cloud, identity, security architecture and operations
  • Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic, risk-based approach to cyber security
  • Experience building and leading capable teams and getting the best from external partners
  • The ability to explain complex cyber risks plainly and influence decisions at senior levels
  • The confidence and technical credibility to lead through significant cyber incidents
  • Experience across IT and operational technology environments. FMCG, manufacturing, financial services or another large-scale operational environment would be highly regarded

 

You don’t need to arrive with a predetermined answer. You do need to be able to work out what matters, make the case for change and lead the organisation through it.

 

On Offer

  • Growth on tap - Whether you’re deepening your craft or exploring something new, Lion offers real opportunities, not just good intentions
  • A culture you can feel - Open, inclusive and down-to-earth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and look out for each other
  • Flexibility - Win in both your work and personal life, you don’t have to choose
  • Wellbeing matters - From mental health support to wellbeing initiatives, we’re committed to helping you feel your best - at work and outside it
  • Great perks (yes, including the beer) - Competitive salary, a bar onsite at our office and access to events and experiences that make working in beer pretty special
  • Purpose beyond profit - As part of Lion, we’re committed to sustainability and doing the right thing for our communities and the planet
  • Iconic brands, real impact - You’ll be working on brands with history and heart, with the chance to make your mark on what comes next

 

Apply

If you’re looking for the opportunity to shape cyber strategy, elevate capability and make a lasting impact across a complex business, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Apply now and help shape what’s next at Lion.