Hospitality salaries
Functions Coordinator Salary in Australia
Functions coordinators plan and run events — weddings, corporate functions and private parties — from first enquiry to the final farewell. It’s a role that blends sales, planning and hands-on service.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$29.54/hr
Award base — casual
$36.93/hr
Full-time (annual)
$58,371/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L5), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What functions coordinators actually earn on Tavro
Functions Coordinator pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a functions coordinator in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a functions coordinator is about $29.54/hr full-time, or $36.93/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2025. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a functions coordinator earn per year?
A full-time functions coordinator on the award base rate earns roughly $58,371 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do functions coordinators get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
Looking for functions coordinator work?
Every listing shows the salary upfront — no guessing.