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Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Harriet was personable, efficient, took initiative and was just a lovely person to have around. I highly, highly recommend Harriet. I will definitely book her again!!

Party helper

$220

Jindi is great individual and photographer

Birthday & family Photographs one hour

$100

Thanks for your help

Event management for end of year party (North Bondi)

$100

Amazing, highly recommend

Bartenders for a small work Christmas Party

$400

Jess was an absolute PRO. Made the whole night a breeze and I couldn't recommend her more. Thanks again so much

Bartenders for Engagement

$400

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Top Staffing related questions

Hiring staff through recruitment agencies can be expensive, as they charge high fees. They can also add premium prices on top of their regular fees if it’s short notice and even pre-select the candidates for you. While that can be more convenient, it can also exclude candidates who might be qualified for the role. By recruiting directly, you can be hands-on with the entire process and staff choices while keeping control of costs. 

It depends on the role you’re looking to fill in. But whatever that role is, make sure to find someone who has suitable skills and experiences. Look for their credentials and job history to see if they have the qualifications you’re looking for. Their reviews from previous clients on their profiles can also help, so you know what others have to say about the staff’s service. 

If the roles you need for your business are seasonal, it can be unsustainable to hire long-term employees. For example, hiring a short-term employee can be more cost-efficient if you need people to help you with catering for a huge event or require assistance marketing a one-time campaign. You can always hire them again if you need their services in the future! 

You can pay for your staffing service in cash. If you prefer a cashless transaction, Airtasker Pay is also available on our platform. Remember to discuss your preferred payment method with your Tasker and the payment frequency. You can pay them at once if the two of you have a one-time engagement, or you can pay them weekly or monthly for as long as you need their service. 

What do staffing services include?

Staffing services help you fill in the roles needed in your team, at least temporarily. With their suitable skills and experience, they can assist you with delivering the tasks you need to fulfil. Whether you need someone to be part of your wait staff, marketing staff, or customer service team, recruiting the best manpower resources available even at the last minute is crucial to keep your business running. 

Hospitality staffing

Running a hospitality business can be overwhelming, especially on a busy day or during a special event. In these situations, hiring a short-term barista, bartender, chef, concierge, or duty manager can keep your business running smoothly. They can be added manpower to help your entire team deliver the best service, or they can also be convenient replacements if you have key staff members calling in sick or needing a day off work. Having them on board can help you focus on important tasks while keeping your guests well-fed and entertained.

Admin staffing

Filing, planning, and data entry are additional workloads that can keep you constantly caught up. Getting help with admin tasks can take a load off your shoulders and free up your time so you can dedicate your energy to focusing on your primary duties. Whether you need a last-minute executive assistant, receptionist, or a data entry specialist to help you temporarily, hiring qualified ones can help grow your business efficiently, without paper jams, unanswered calls, and other kinds of chaos!

Marketing staffing

Hiring short-term marketing staff can help get your message across! Depending on the product or service you offer, your Tasker can approach your potential customers with offers, promotions, tasters, freebies, and other incentives to encourage them to engage with your business. They can also come up with marketing materials to help your business be known in your desired area. Sending out emails, making cold calls, and interacting with your customers can also be a part of their job.

Healthcare staffing

Outsourcing temporary physicians and nurses can help your business grow. They take care of your employees physically and mentally because healthy members of a team only mean continued success for your business. They can hold medical checkups and consultations for your organisation to ensure that your employees are in tip-top shape. It’s also highly crucial to have healthcare staff if running an office, clinic, school, church, or other institution. 

Recent Staffing tasks

Birthday Party Balloons, Backdrop & Cake Stand Setup

$250

Allawah NSW 2218, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Looking for someone to help style and set up balloon decorations for a kids’ 5th birthday party. What’s needed: • Balloon decor/arrangement (colour scheme TBC – happy to discuss) • Backdrop/background setup • Cake stand / plinth Logistics: • Setup on the morning of the party – available from 9:45am • Pack down and pickup around 3:45–4:00pm • Location: Allawah, NSW Please include photos of previous work and quote for supply + setup. Happy to discuss details before confirming.

Decorating

$200

Strathnairn ACT, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Decorate backyard for a wedding

Waitress for private party

$200

Buderim QLD 4556, Australia

21st Mar 2026

My dad's 90th birthday, serve food and drinks for 20-25 people. This is for an afternoon approx 1pm start for 3-4 hrs Black and whites, and RSA required

Wedding Florist/ Event Stylist for Feb 22 2027

$1,000

Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Hi there, I’m currently looking for a talented florist or event stylist for my wedding on 22 February 2027. The wedding will be held at Gunners Barracks in Mosman, NSW, with both the ceremony and reception taking place at the same venue. My theme is MULBERRY GROVE, featuring RICH BURGUNDY & OLIVE GREEN tones, and I’m aiming for a romantic, dramatic aesthetic overall. I’m looking for someone who can style both the ceremony and reception, and also provide the following floral items: Bride’s bouquet Bridesmaid bouquets Mother of the bride and mother of the groom bouquets Groomsmen buttonholes If you have experience with this style or similar themes, I’d love to see your portfolio and discuss ideas & availability Looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you 😊

Cocktail makers at my house

$120

Spence ACT, Australia

21st Mar 2026

I'm planning a house party to celebrate my birthday. I'd like a bartender to make a small range of cocktails with what I supply.

Waiters for party

$30

Sydenham VIC 3037, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Serving drinks and cleaning

Experienced waitress

$240

Liverpool NSW, Australia

21st Mar 2026

We need experienced waitress to work tonight (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) from 5pm- 9pm at restaurant in Liverpool . Potential for more shifts

Need help with Boutique Sales today (Can turn into long term)

$195

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Hi - We are doing a small women clothing Exhibition in Truganina (near Williams landing side) and my wife (Heera) is looking for someone to help her to manage customer flow during the 5 hour window from 1pm to 6pm. This opportunity can turn into a long term engagement based on today's work. Key activities are 1) Helping her organise the clothes , tables etc. 2) Helping with packing and billing the purchases 3) Help with re packing the stuffs after Exhibition is complete Customer questions on Products (Sarees) will be handled by us.

Byron Bay Bartender

$200

Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Need a bartender for Max 4hrs (including set up) to make 2 simple cocktails with all alcohol, ingredients and glassware provided.

Franco had great energy and was so polite! Highly recommend him!

Help wedding vendor

$120

Alexandria NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2026

I'm a live Wedding illustrator looking for a helper on the day (11:00am-3:00pm) at Grounds of Alexandria , mainly taking a guest photo with the iphone and hand over the illustration to them. + Taking photo of my work and my video while I'm drawing , Making a guest list + talking to the guest ... Women in 20-40s only

Simone is amazing !!! She saved my day 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much!!! Would love to work with her again in future

Energetic Party Host - 13th Birthday Nerf War

$100

Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Looking for an energetic and confident person to help host my son’s 13th birthday party. We are hosting the party in a flat, open park space, so we need someone who can help bring the "battlefield" to life! Date Sunday 15 March 2026 12noon to 1pm Task: 1. Make and setup and set up Obstacles (Can use cardboard get from Bunnings) or tents for the open space. 2. Lead the Nerf War. I have all the guns, ammo. You will be the "Referee"—explaining the rules, boundaries, starting the game rounds for about 15 kids age 13. 3. Lead a "1-minute dart sweep" with the kids to help clean up the park before the party ends. Requirements: * Must be loud, fun, and comfortable managing a group of 15 thirteen-year-old boys. * Experience as a sports coach, camp counselor, teacher, or similar role is preferred but not essential. * Reliable, punctual, and proactive. * A whistle and a high-vis vest/camo gear/ referee uniform is a bonus! Free pizza and drinks will be provided.

Andriyo is very professional. Great communication and got the job done. Happy to recommend Andriyo.

Conference Assistant

$200

Sydney, New South Wales

11th Mar 2026

We are looking for someone to help at the Australian Healthcare Week conference tomorrow, handing out free merchandise and scanning people's badges with the app. We need someone friendly and energetic, professional, polite and happy to work in a busy environment. location is ICC Darling Harbour 8am until 3pm

good work happy with her

Event Promo Staff (multiple jobs)

$250

Sydney, New South Wales

11th Mar 2026

👉 Important information We’re a fast-growing software company attending The Accounting & Business Expo Sydney 2026 at the ICC, Darling Harbour. We need 3 energetic, outgoing people to help us promote! - 📅 When: 18 March: 8:00-10:30 am & 19 March: 8:30-10:30 am - 📍 Where: ICC, Darling Harbour, Sydney 🔌 What’s Rechargly? - Rechargly is a billing platform that makes sure you always get paid back for your client subscriptions. - If you are an accounting firm and pay for your client software subscriptions, Rechargly helps you recover every dollar, every month, on direct debit. - Rechargly automates your billing process so you always get paid back on time for your client subscriptions. 🎯 What you’ll do - Stand at the welcome area and hand out flyers - Walk the floor, chat with attendees, and share our offer - Promote our giveaway: sign up → get a free portable monitor 🎁 - Make sure all 3,000+ attendees get a flyer What we provide: - Company t-shirt to wear (with your smart casual look) - A fun, buzzing event environment - Bonus pay based on registrations you help generate 💸 Pay: $35/hr + team bonus for registrations (up to $100 extra per person). If you’re confident, approachable, and love talking to people — this is the perfect short gig! 💡 Bonus points if you’re an accounting or business student.

He did a great job for us handing out flyers. Very proactive

Photobooth attendant

$180

Prahran VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Hi, I’m looking for one photobooth attendant / assistant to help guests take posed photos at a private event in the afternoon (12-4pm). No camera or supplies required, but there will be some interaction with guests. There will be another person at event to assist as well but the photobooth attendant will be doing most of the photobooth / guest interaction related task. Potential ongoing work for the right person.

It was great working with Edoardo. Friendly, attentive and reliable. Definitely has a good eye for photography. Thanks again!

Help serve drinks at end of season event

$200

Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to help serve drinks, keep things tidy and help wash up for a cocktail party for 30 people at my home from 6pm to 10pm

Fabulous helpers, communicated well and helped to make our event a success.

Bartending for siti

$230

Essendon VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Bartending job including airtasker fees 5 hrs

Thank you for your help! Much appreciated!! Highly recommended Esteban for party!

Bartender/Mixologist

$250

Malabar NSW, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Have a 70th birthday lunch party and need someone to make a 3-4 types of cocktails and serve drinks to guests. If you could provide your own bartending equipment that would be great. Start - 12pm End - 3pm Suburb - Malabar

Gerard was fantastic, so professional with attention to detail. He elevated the party and was so helpful in the lead up to the event. Highly recommend!

Service help for a family get together.

$250

Fyansford VIC 3218, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Looking for help for a family party at a private home for 30 people. Majority adults, with some children of various ages. This would include: drink table and grazing table setup and management. Glass & drink collections, cleaning and tidy through the day and at end of event, general help. No serving of drinks or food required. 11am - 5pm. Sunday 8th March. Catering / service experience required.

Olivia was fantastic! Huge help with everything involved and so lovely. Highly recommend!

Party Helper Required (Hindi Speaking) – Glen Waverley

$30

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

We are hosting a home party in Glen Waverley on Saturday 7th and are looking for an energetic, reliable party helper to assist us on the evening. Date: Saturday 7th Time: 5:00pm – 11:00pm (minimum 6 hours, may extend slightly) Location: Glen Waverley Responsibilities: Serve food and non-alcoholic drinks to guests Warm and manage food using microwave and oven Load and manage dishwasher Keep kitchen and entertaining areas clean and tidy throughout the event Collect and clear used plates, cups and glasses General assistance to ensure the evening runs smoothly Requirements: Must speak Hindi High energy and proactive Friendly, interactive and pleasant to speak with Confident working in a home kitchen environment Well presented and reliable You will be treated with respect and dignity at all times. A meal and drink (non-alcoholic) will be provided during the shift. Return transport can be reimbursed (to be discussed). The advertised rate is hourly. Final payment will be based on actual hours worked (minimum 6 hours guaranteed). If this sounds like you, please reach out with a brief introduction and your experience.

Excellent worker. Was on top of everything during our party. Very proactive and a smiling and positive personality. Would highly recomend her!

Facilitator for Youth Event

$300

Perth WA, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Looking for someone to help out with facilitating a youth event on Friday. 9am to 3pm You will need a working with children’s check!! Suits a super energetic young uni student!!

Helen was amazing!!!