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Wait staff for event

$150

Lidy was a great addition to my party, and was efficient in her role

Bartender for Birthday Event

$200

Thanks for your continued great work!

Wine Fridge Door Reversal

$150

Great work and very proficient!

Buy birthday balloons

$50

Emilio was great at the job! Very easy to communicate with, would highly recommend!

Barista for kids party

$130

Daniella did an absolutely wonderful job bartending for my cocktail party. She worked non-stop, arrived on time, and cleaned everything up afterwards. She was extremely helpful before the event, helping plan what to make and organising a shopping list for me. She was always available for a call or text to keep me organised. 100% recommend!

Private bartender

$200

What's the average cost of a staffing service in Melbourne

$150 - $289

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$150

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$200

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$289

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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 add manpower and provide casual labour to help your entire team deliver the best service, or they can serve as convenient replacements if key staff members call in sick or need a day off. Having them on board can help you focus on important tasks while keeping your guests well-fed and entertained.

Whether you need a professional waitress staff for a formal dinner or casual labour to help with even set-up, Airtasker connects you with reliable helpers near you.

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 focus on your primary duties. What's great about finding temporary staffing solutions is that you don't have to worry about the long-term contracts of a standard staffing agency. Whether you need a last-minute executive assistant, receptionist, or 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. 

Warehouse and logistics staffing

Need a quick way to scale operations? Skip the traditional warehouse staffing agency. Find a warehouse worker or warehouse associate to help with logistics and operations. Warehouse workers can help with picking, packing, and inventory. You can hire casual labour for a day or during your business' seasonal peaks. This provides you with a more flexible alternative to a traditional temp agency.

Recent Staffing tasks in Melbourne

Lighting assistant for photoshoot

$400

Melbourne VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Expression of Interest: Assist with bump in of gear, rigging up lights and modifiers as well as adjusting as required during photoshoot. Full day during period Monday to Friday. Date yet to be determined.

Promotional Staff Wanted – Flexible Casual Work

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Promotional Staff Wanted – Local Business Campaign We are looking for friendly and reliable promotional staff to help represent our local plumbing business in public locations around Melbourne. Preferably in public libraries Duties include: • Speaking with members of the public • Handing out flyers or basic business information • Answering simple questions about our services • Encouraging interested people to scan a QR code for more information • Collecting genuine enquiries from people who are interested in our services • Helping collect a minimum of 10 completed enquiry forms via QR code during the shift Requirements: • Confident speaking with people • Reliable and punctual • Smartphone with internet access • Professional and friendly attitude • Must follow all public venue rules and behave respectfully at all times Important: This task is for promotional outreach and genuine enquiry collection only. Participants must not pressure anyone, misrepresent the business, or request fake reviews, ratings, or testimonials. Please include: • Your suburb • Availability • Any customer service or promotional experience

Setup anniversary decorations in hotel room

$100

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I would like someone to set up something like this in our hotel room before we arrive, to surprise my partner for our anniversary.

Party Set Up

$25

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I need someone to help do party set up esp party furniture and chairs and help with the decor. It’s kids party.

Server for a bday event.

$180

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Need someone to serve drinks and dinner for an incoming bday. 15 people 2-3 hours

Bar tender in Southbank

$140

Southbank VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Need a bar tender from 5:30 until 9:30 today as our one got sick and cancelled on us. Will be serving mojitos and margaritas and then the normal wines, shits and soft drinks

Amazing person to work with

Party Decorating

$200

Richmond VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Looking for someone to decorate my house for a 24th birthday. The theme is “24k Gold”. Would like gold balloons etc

Event Assistant

$100

Southbank VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

We are seeking an event assistant for a networking event on Tuesday 9 June at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Southbank Melbourne. The role involves assisting with registrations, attendee check-in, speaker support and providing general event support throughout the evening. The networking event requires on-site support required from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The successful applicant will be professional, personable, and comfortable interacting with business professionals. Professional business attire is required.

Sean provided excellent support at our event. He was professional, well-organised, and communicated clearly throughout the evening. His proactive approach and attention to detail helped ensure everything ran smoothly, and he was a pleasure to work with. Thanks, Sean, for your support and contribution to a successful event.

Looking for Casual job

$30

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for casual or part-time work opportunities around Melbourne. I’m open to Barista, Café All-Rounder, FOH (Front of House), BOH (Back of House), Kitchen Hand, or Hospitality roles. I have over 15 years of experience in hospitality and kitchens, both in New Zealand and Australia. Recently, I decided to follow my passion for coffee and completed professional barista training in both Melbourne and the Philippines. I also hold a Barista Certificate and RSA. While I’m still building my confidence and gaining more hands-on experience as a barista (especially with latte art), I’m eager to learn, work hard, and continue growing in the café industry. At the moment, work through agencies has been quite limited, so I’m actively looking for opportunities where I can contribute, learn, and be part of a great team. If you know of any cafés, restaurants, catering companies, or hospitality venues looking for staff, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or referrals. Thank you so much for your time and support. ❤️ Iris

Help with kids disco

$150

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Help with setting up and putting away kids disco party for 11-12year olds. 13kids. Pouring champagne for adults. WWC is necessary as you are around other children. Serving food cleaning up as you go. Attending to whatever the children require. Time is 4:30pm-8:30pm. Maybe slightly longer if required. St Kilda rd location. I have a friend helping with music and someone doing dessert. You really are helping and making my life easier.

Lovely lady and did a couple of things outside the box which was good.

Need a experienced bartender tonight for venue in docklands

$370

Docklands VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

Need someone experienced and knowledgeable about cocktails for tonight. Bar located in docklands 5pm-1am

Great job done , will recommend

Help bartend my party

$10

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

20th May 2026

We require a bartender for a house gathering to serve alcohol behind a makeshift bar, starting at 6:30pm and finishing 9pm. Wearing all black.

Khushi was amazing.

Waitress staff

$150

South Melbourne, Victoria

19th May 2026

Need a waitress for tommrow at a cafe from 12pm - 15:00pm Will pay above award for right person. Will need to serve a table of VIPs and be proffesional and look the part. Serving of wine on tables and clearing of plates essential

Amazing thank you, well deserved done

Drinks Stewardess (just basic pouring & serving drinks, no coctails)

$200

East Melbourne, Victoria

15th May 2026

Hi, I have a once-off request for a basic Drinks Stewardess (just basic pouring & serving drinks, no cocktails) at a formal black tie function on 30th May in the city, from around 5.00 pm to 10.30 pm. Can you assist if possible? Thank you and have a great day.

Great experience & friendly personality

Waitress X 2 for service drinks and food for 3 Hours 5 pm to 8 pm

$350

South Yarra, Victoria

30th Apr 2026

Wanted 2 waitress to serve drinks and nibbles for 3 hours at a POP up opening for furniture store Dress Black trousers and White shirt

Great service from the girls

Balloon Garland and Cale Stand

$10

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

26th Apr 2026

I have a 40th birthday party planned for Saturday May 23rd evening. Iam looking into options for ballon garlands and cake Stands .Could you confirm your options and fees. See examples for inspiration.

Great communication. On time. The balloon garland looked premium. Exactly what I asked for! Thank you so much Ruchi and team.

Bartending for 50 guests for a 40th Birthday party

$250

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

26th Apr 2026

I'll be celebrating my 40th Birthday (yay!) on the 2nd of May between 7pm and 11pm. It's on a private rooftop and I will be providing the drinks and the glassware. I'm looking for someone that can make the following: - G&T - Aperol Spritz - Negroni - Amoretto Sours - Pour wine I’d also like to provide guests jam donut shots on arrival.

Lidy was an amazing help with the bar. Knew exactly how to pour the drinks and was very personable. Would highly recommend her service

Looking for a reliable helper for a sit down home lunch

$175

Northcote VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Looking for a reliable helper for a sit down home lunch, celebrating my mother's 70th birthday with her best friends and a lovely afternoon! To assist with table setup, light food prep, dishwashing, serving drinks and keeping things tidy for a few hours. Need someone professional. Preferably Female. Someone who has experience in hospitality. This Friday, 24 April from 11am - 4pm (total 5 hours) Northcote location

Thanks Mila!! Professional and attentive.

Buy birthday balloons

$50

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

I need some birthday balloons. Looking for silver helium ones. Would like a large size in “21” to be inflated, bought and dropped off to a venue in Southbank.

Great work and very proficient!

Bar tend at 40th Birthday and help clean

$300

Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia

13th Apr 2026

We need someone to help man the bar at a 40th birthday party from 4pm-11pm. Mostly serving, beer, wine and a few cocktails so some experience preferred. Would also be great if you could assist with cleaning up glasses etc at times. Everything will be provided

Absolutely fantastic! Rebecca was so lovely, helpful and made our night much less stressful. Highly recommend!