Introductory level employee Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a Introductory level employee under the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award (MA000080) earns a published minimum of $25.74 an hour ($978.10 a week, about $50,998 a year) full-time before tax.
The Amusement, Events and Recreation Award covers the businesses behind entertainment, events and leisure. It applies to amusement and theme parks, exhibitions and trade shows, event set-up and staging, and recreation and leisure venues such as golf courses, bowling greens and sporting grounds. The workforce it covers ranges from ride operators, attendants and general hands to exhibition technicians who build and run displays, along with grounds and greenkeeping staff and supervisory roles. Classifications run from an introductory level through a series of grades that rise with skill and responsibility, matching the seasonal, event-driven nature of the industry.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $25.74 | $978.10 | $50,998 |
| Casual (loading included) | $32.18 | — | — |
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $25.74 | $32.18 |
| Sunday | $38.61 | $45.05 |
| Public holiday | $64.35 | $70.79 |
Because events and recreation often run on weekends and into the evening, higher rates commonly apply to Saturday, Sunday and public holiday work, along with late-night shifts and overtime worked beyond the ordinary hours.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday - First 3 hours | $38.61 |
| Monday to Sunday - After 3 hours | $51.48 |
| Public holiday | $64.35 |
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Common questions
How much does a Introductory level employee get paid?
The published minimum for a Introductory level employee is $25.74 an hour, which works out to $978.10 for a standard full-time week, or about $50,998 across a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026 and are the legal minimum before any allowances, penalties or overtime.
What is the casual rate for this work?
A casual in this role is paid a loading on top of the permanent hourly rate, bringing the casual minimum to $32.18 an hour. The loading is paid instead of paid leave and other permanent entitlements, so it is already built into that figure.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database. Last checked .
Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database for the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award (MA000080).
General information only — not legal, industrial or financial advice. These are the published minimum rates for information. Your modern award or enterprise agreement prevails if there is any inconsistency. Check the official source above or the Fair Work Ombudsman for your situation.