Racing Clubs Events 2025 Pay Rates (MA000013)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Racing Clubs Events covers employees working at racing clubs, racecourses, and event venues, including bar staff, catering workers, ticketing staff, and administrative employees at racing events. If you work at a horse racing club, greyhound track, or harness racing venue, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 15,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover stable hands and track riders (Horse and Greyhound Training Award, MA000008), racetrack ground maintenance workers (Racing Industry Ground Maintenance Award, MA000014), or general hospitality workers at venues not primarily used for racing (Hospitality Industry Award, MA000009). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

The award covers various roles including food and beverage service, ticketing, customer service, and event operations. Classifications are based on duties and experience, from entry-level event staff through to supervisory roles. Liquor service employees have specific provisions.

Key features of this award

Racing events are predominantly held on weekends and public holidays, meaning a large proportion of work attracts penalty rates. The award distinguishes between liquor employees and other employees for penalty rate purposes.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000013 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000013. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 250% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000013:

• Casual rates according to clause 12.4
• Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours
• Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours
• Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours
• Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours
• Night cleaning duties
• Ordinary hours
• Public holiday
• Sunday
• Sunday - After 2 hours
• Sunday - First 2 hours

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 3 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000013 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 3 hours hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000013 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 250%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000013 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do casual event staff get different penalty rates?

Yes, casual employees receive a casual loading on top of the base rate. The award also distinguishes between liquor employees and other employees, with liquor employees having specific casual rate provisions.

2. I only work on race days. Am I covered?

Yes, casual employees who only work on race days are covered. You must be engaged and paid for a minimum shift each time you are rostered on.

3. Does the award cover non-racing events at racecourses?

If the venue is primarily a racing club or racecourse, employees working at non-racing events (such as concerts or functions) at that venue are generally still covered by this award.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 3 hours per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000013. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.