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    Work/Life balance
    3.4(38 ratings)
    Career development
    3.2(39 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.9(39 ratings)
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    2.8(39 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.5(39 ratings)
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    3.4(39 ratings)
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    2.0
    Mid Level Manager Supply
    Apr 2026
    Huntingwood NSW 21483 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Declining Culture, Declining Profits
    The good thingsSome great people across departments, product allowance and decent bonuses.
    The challengesSenior Management too KPI focused and don't genuinely care about staff, every year you are made to feel like the business and department is behind. Big hours to achieve outcomes and redundancies every 6 months, business not willing to invest/spend money where needed (Although costs more in the long run). Toxic culture from senior leadership that are out to progress their own careers. No other business would tolerate senior leadership behavior shown in this business.
    2.0
    Payroll Manager
    Jan 2026
    Bondi Junction NSW 2022Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Not supported by Management
    The good thingsThe free bar was fun to catch up with all the other disgruntled staff
    The challengesAs Payroll Manager, was not supported by Management. My concerns were dismissed
    1.0
    Quality
    Feb 2025
    Huntingwood NSW 21481 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A stressful environment with micromanagement, overwhelming workloads, and little recognition or reward—invest your time somewhere else.
    The good thingsA a large FMCG company, it offers great exposure and experience. The brand is well-recognized but not the culture!!
    The challengesWhile the company emphasizes values and culture, you're often just a number, especially in smaller roles. Micromanagement, heavy workloads (1 person doing 4-5 jobs), low pay, and unfulfilled promises during performance reviews make it challenging to thrive. Be cautious about expectations.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Packing Staff
    Aug 2024
    Bundaberg QLD 4670Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I felt used and treated like I was a fool by the labour hire agency, don't waste your time with this place.
    The good thingsWorked with some really good people.
    The challengesHaving a labour hire company that promises everything and delivers nothing. New staff started every day that I worked there. One day I had shifts rostered ahead for the next month, then over the next few days thane gradually disappeared. When I queried this with the labour hire person she was very cagey and lied about the work being cancelled because the plant was not going to be running. Staffer who had been there long term said that Diageo only ever employ staff for a maximum of two years and she was on minimum hours herself.
    1.0
    Machine Operator
    May 2024
    Huntingwood NSW 21489 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    The Upper Middle management and HR collectively ruining the company. And no ones want to work and looking for jobs.
    The good thingsThe production Flow people. Amazing product
    The challengesThe Upper management not focusing on how to run the business.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Manufacturing Department
    May 2023
    Huntingwood NSW 21481 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    I still think Diageo is a very good company to work for overall but upper management must dig deeper to improve on employee welfare if they want everyone to deliver results
    The good thingsReputable company. Overall company culture is one of the best I've experienced. People on the floor are very passionate and competent workers.
    The challengesVery stingy on pay rises; management would rather burn people out, make them leave and hire new ones rather than encourage and promote internally. Not a lot of opportunity for growth if you work in manufacturing. Lots of employees are burnt out and unmotivated. Company compensates for pay in benefits and packages it as "better than other industries" to hide the fact they pay much lower versus industry median for certain roles.
    5.0
    Recruitment Role
    Aug 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Global company, amazing benefits, strong support network.
    The good thingsSupport! I always feel backed up and supported within the business. Of course, the benefits are incredible.
    The challengesA lot of conflicting priorities, but that's normal in any job!
    1.0
    Supply
    Jun 2022
    It is a toxic disorganized culture with no direction or leadership from Exec.
    The good thingsThe perks of purchasing discounted products
    The challengesFrom the top down the management lack leadership, direction and trust. As a result they've set a very toxic, reactive, siloed culture. It is a business all about internal "relationships". Due to lack of direction and strategy from Exec people drive own agendas, bordering on behaviors not appropriate by individuals to drive own agendas.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Procurement Role
    Jun 2022
    former employee
    After left Diageo, I am very carefully consider a new company's culture to work.
    The good thingsHave some training and educate and help professional development. Make you feel that Diageo isn't a place to work, but also school to learn.
    The challengesVery toxic environment. People are very demanding. Company cultural allow people behave very unprofessional in the working environment. Some people don't know what they actually want, and they want anything happened yesterday.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Global Service Delivery Analyst
    Apr 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Diageo Australia was a great place to work due to the industry, culture and people - only moved on to chase career progression!
    The good thingsCulture and the people!
    The challengesCareer progression is a challenge in the Technology space due to long tenure of the tech team
    2.0
    Quality Assurance Role
    Sep 2021
    Could be amazing, management ruins it consistently
    The good thingsThe people are by far the best thing, the production guys are awesome and really take care of you
    The challengesManagement from the middle up are indecisive, reactive instead of pro-active and put running production above everything else
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Quality Assurance Officer
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Average but wouldn’t recommend
    The good thingsGood employees, very friendly
    The challengesManagement all middle men not good leaders
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Warehouse Assistant
    Nov 2019
    Unless youre friends with people, you wont move past casual.
    The good thingsThe environment was okay..
    The challengesTrying to push through being treated unequally
    5.0
    Human Resources Coordinator
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Truly Enjoying Life Everyday, Everywhere.
    The good thingsDiageo offers a lot of developmental Opportunities and a continuous learning focus. There are also opportunities for Flex Working in my role which is amazing! It is also a people focused organisation and they work hard towards creating and inclusive environment.
    The challengesIn my 10 months at Diageo, I have not faced any significant challenge.
    5.0
    Machine Operator
    Sep 2019
    former employee
    I learnt a lot, great people was the best part.
    The good thingsApproachable people if there was a problem. Everyone helped if you didn't know something.
    The challengesGetting hours, I was casual, on full time hours. Other people said that.
    5.0
    Mid Level Manager
    Jun 2019
    Was the best business in the world, until new senior leaders ruined it
    The good thingsIt was a great values based culture with the best people. Brilliant exciting brands and great systems
    The challengesNew senior leaders have destroyed the values based culture and engagement. It is now a shadow of what it used to be. What a shame...
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Machine Operator on the can line
    Feb 2019
    What a great job
    The good thingsThe people who work for the company
    The challengesAll challenge with al the lines
    1.0
    Business Development Manager
    Apr 2018
    Constant change internally, poor management with no genuine focus on their people
    The good thingsThe brands, the perks, the bar
    The challengesToo much internal change, rarely enough time/resources to do job well, poor management culture. If you're not willing to join the club & be indoctrinated then expect to get the flick.
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Forklift Driver
    Feb 2018
    Enjoyment, Professional, Outstanding.....
    The good thingsI Really Enjoyed Working For This Company And Would Recommend This Company To Anyone, Therea Room To Grow And They Have Equal And Endless Opportunities.....
    The challengesThe Fact That They Go Through Recruitment Agencies That Find Very Hard Workers That Love To Work At Diageo Bit Then The Agencies Become Bias And Discontinue Work For Employees Which Prevents Diageo From Having Very Good Worker There.....
    4.0
    Warehouse Operator
    Dec 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    It was a good learning experience, but would rather do what I am doing today, being a creative designer and working for myself.
    The good thingsAt the time I was working in the warehouse. I am not sure how much it has changed, probably few staff with more responsibilities these days.
    The challengesMeeting the needs of transporting the goods via the freight companies. Meeting expectations of management and customer service. Leadership within the warehouse at that time was a little confusing.. too many chiefs, no clear vision or visions were kept within senior management.
    2.0
    Fork driver
    Dec 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    They do not look after casuals eg.not enough hrs.you have to ask other staff how to complete work assignments. Not enough training
    The good thingsPay,work environment
    The challengesGetting enough hours,hard to get to.
    5.0
    Talent Engagement Specialist
    Oct 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Having the time of my life with amazing people and amazing experiences
    The good thingsAbsolutely love my job and the people I work with. For the first time ever I feel like the people I work with are experts at what they do, and everyone is given great opportunities to really own their role and succeed. Loads of perks, and the company knows how to celebrate successes. Onsite bar which is great for winding down at the end of the week.
    The challengesTimezones can be fun with it being a global company, and since Australia is in the 'fun' timezone compared to the rest of the world you can have a couple of late night conferences. Not really an issue for me though as you can do them from home and they are so infrequent.
    1.0
    Sales and Marketing Manager
    Aug 2017
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    They train you to be the best, but the squeeze everything out of you. No flexibility and it's all about profit. If the business isn't performing, heads get cut. Very corporate. If your thinking of working here first reach out to someone who has worked o
    The good thingsGreat brands. Very structure and process driven.
    The challengesVery political. Cut-throat. No budgets. Long hours. No stability . Constant redundancies every 6 months. No career progression. No culture. Aggressive.
    4.0
    Finance
    Apr 2017
    Sydney NSW 20005 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Great place to work
    The good thingsFun place to work, great business practises; recognisable brands
    The challengesSometimes only sales and marketing are the functions that matter; More about who you know than what you can do.
    4.0
    Commercial Function
    Apr 2017
    Great experience in increasingly face paced business
    The good thingsBrands, culture, resources, benefits, ever-changing
    The challengeschanging culture, focus on people less, fewer career opportunities
    5.0
    HR Advisor
    Apr 2017
    Sydney NSW 20003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great people focused company
    The good thingsGreat culture, there is a real sense the company cares about its people and their aspiration. Diageo are a performance driven company - if you perform you get rewarded. There are international opportunities available for those would excel.
    The challengesAs with many FMCG companies, the downside of the fast pace is career development plans can change rapidly.
    5.0
    Machine Operator
    Feb 2017
    Challenging
    The good thingsCulture you could achieve any goals with companys support.
    The challengesBest company to wotk for.
    5.0
    Business Mgr
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Enriches life everday
    The good thingsGreat culture. Inspires to do your best. Supportive
    The challengesThe number is everything
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    BDM
    Feb 2016
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Has taught me alot on negotiations and infulencing customers
    The good thingsGreat culture and working conditions
    The challengesDeclining and shrinking market equals less opportunities for career progression
    5.0
    Marketing assistant & Customer Marketing Executive
    Feb 2016
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    A lot of opportunity to learn and grow
    The good thingsGreat culture, great brands, global company
    The challengesCompetitive industry
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