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Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 pay rates

These are the current minimum pay rates under the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 (MA000080), as published by the Fair Work Commission. They set the least an employer can pay someone the award covers. A contract or agreement can pay more, but not less.

Rates last updated 2 June 2026.

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Award details

Code
MA000080
Industry
Other
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
25%

Roles covered

Some of the roles this award may cover at the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $978.10 per week ($25.74 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,510.80 per week at the top, across 11 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Grade 1Employee who has completed up to 3 months' training; performs tasks under direct supervision showing minimal judgment. Indicative roles listed by the award include Cleaner, Gard...$1,004.90$26.44
Grade 2Employee working under routine supervision with limited discretion, responsible for quality of own work. May include Ticket seller, Counter attendant, Security Officer, Receptio...$1,029.10$27.08
Grade 3Employee working from complex instructions under general supervision who can coordinate a small team; includes Supervisors and Operators (where 4 or more are employed). Duties i...$1,062.90$27.97

The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.

What else it sets

  • Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
  • 21 allowances (for example Special allowances for exhibition employees - full-time and part-time - general hand - flexible loading allowance*, Special allowances for exhibition employees - full-time and part-time - exhibition technician - flexible loading allowance*, Special allowances for exhibition employees - full-time and part-time - exhibition technician - supervisory loading allowance*).

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Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.