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A Function Coordinator organises events at a function venue or events centre. You’ll liaise with clients to arrange details of a function and make arrangements such as catering, audio-visual equipment and staffing. Function Coordinators manage budgets, organise entertainment and make sure the venue is prepared for guests. You’ll deal with any issues that arise and ensure guests have everything they need.
Function Coordinators need to be highly organised and able to lead a team of staff. It’s important that you can communicate well and liaise with a range of stakeholders. Function Coordinators should have good time management skills and excellent problem solving abilities. You’ll need to be able to manage a budget and handle various administrative tasks.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Function Coordinator.
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Get started in the events and tourism industry with the SIT30522 Certificate III in Events. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to plan for small events and functions and provide administrative support. This includes marketing and promoting the event, then processing registrations with a computerised booking system. At the same time you’ll gain skills in customer service, computer applications, and interpersonal communication. Enquire now for the full list of study units, events and tourism career outcomes, and enrolment openings near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get a job in the tourism industry with the SIT20122 Certificate II in Tourism. This nationally recognised qualification opens the door to a range of employment opportunities in events and functions, museums, tourist offices, theme parks, resorts and holiday parks. The course covers: workplace safety and communication, interacting with customers, providing tourist and travel information to customers, and retail skills. Choose electives that support specific job outcomes: ride operator, retail sales, event reception, museum attendant, and more. Enquire now for the full list of speciality electives (and their availability) and enrolment openings near you..
If you love people, the SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism opens up a wide range of jobs at theme parks, museums, wineries, cultural heritage sites, visitor information centres, tourist offices, and tourist attractions. With this nationally recognised qualification you’ll gain foundational knowledge of the tourist industry in Australia as well as skills in customer service and communication. Choose specialist electives to support job roles in tourism operations, tourism delivery, marine tourism, holiday parks and resorts, client and customer service, IT and administration. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, specialist electives (and their availability) and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Function Coordinator generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 40,300 people working in this profession in Australia and many of them specialise as a Function Coordinator. Function Coordinators may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Function Coordinator, a Certificate III in Hospitality would be an ideal qualification. You’ll learn a range of event planning skills, including taking registrations and working as part of a team. A Certificate II or III in Tourism may also be suitable.
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Here are some potential career pathways within event management. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Event Management
Conference Coordinator
$960 weekly pay
Event Coordinator
Events Assistant
Function Coordinator
Event Manager
$1,250 weekly pay
Event Planner
Conference Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
Event Director
Exhibition Manager
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