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

Bartender for Birthday Event

$200

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

Barista for kids party

$130

Penny was amazing! She absolutely nailed the drinks and brought energy to the bar.

Help bartend my party

$200

Wow could not be happier, so helpful and kind and cannot say enough

General help including cleaning - serving drinks etc

$200

Easily the best waiter I have worked with! Friendly, organized, and proactive. HIGHLY recommend!

Waiter for Halloween Party on 25 OCT

$150

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

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Airtasker makes it easy to book staffing services near you. Our platform takes away the guesswork out of hiring part-time workers and casual labour for your needs. Forget about advertising, recruiting, interviewing, and sorting through piles of applications!

When your barista calls in sick, and you’re already short-staffed, or you’re having a dinner party for your new boss and don’t want to spend the night running back and forth to the kitchen, it’s important to have temporary staffing on short notice. You need those who can apply their professional skills and experience and hit the ground running!

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Top Staffing related questions

Hiring staff through recruitment and temporary staffing 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, a part-time marketer for a one-time campaign, or a temporary worker in a warehouse to manage logistics. 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 the 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 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

Flair bar tender

$150

Carlsruhe VIC 3442, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I’m after a bartender to make cocktails for a private event and add a little fun in while making them

Experienced event attendants / senior wait staff / party helpers

$1,200

Riverhills QLD 4074, Australia

26th Jun 2026

We are looking for two experienced event attendants / wait staff to help with our private home wedding reception. Ideally, at least one of you has solid event experience and is comfortable following a simple run sheet, keeping an eye on timing, and helping guide the other person on the day. Time: 11:00am – 11:00pm Location: [insert suburb] From 11:00am to 12:00pm, we would like you to arrive and have a start-up meeting with our day-of coordinator / event manager, so everyone is clear on the plan before the event starts. Tasks will include helping with light setup before guests arriving, food and drink service, keeping the buffet / service areas set up & tidy, clearing glasses and plates, rubbish checks, topping up drinks / ice where needed, and general event support. Pack-down / clean-up will start around 9:00–10:00pm and finish by 11:00pm. We would also like to have a short video call before confirming, just to go through the general plan and make sure it feels like a good fit for everyone. We want the day to run smoothly and avoid any confusion on the day. Experience with weddings, private events, catering, or home functions would be great.

Help in decorating, playing music for party and taking pictures.

$120

Eastern Creek NSW 2766, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I want someone to handle a small birthday party. Need some help with decoration, play some indian party music all the time, takinh pictures for family at event. Below are some s-sample how i want the decoration. We can discuss about the decoration one confirmed. Decoration items will be provided. Specifically need an Indian girl who knows everything about Indian birthday parties. Need someone who can actively engage in things. If not Indian, I am happy to have anyone who is interested.

Decoration

$150

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Looking for someone to do some simple balloon decorations at our home for our baby boy’s arrival today. I’m currently at the hospital, so I need someone who can take care of it for me. Looking for basic decorations such as helium balloons in the living area and hallway, some decorations at the entrance door and some in the baby’s room. P.S You will have to bring the decor stuff as well. Please send me your offers. Thanks!

Coffee Machine help Dial in my Breville Barista Pro

$100

Keilor Downs VIC 3038, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Need help dialling in my breville barista pro. Can’t get it right on any settings

2x Bar/catering staff for 21st birthday

$500

Noosaville QLD, Australia

26th Jun 2026

2 x bar/food service staff for 21st birthday at a home in Noosaville, Sat 25 July Need two experienced hospitality staff for my son's 21st. Service 5pm to 11pm. (6 hours.) The night mixes bar and food: -both on the bar when it's busy, -both serving food at eating time, -and a combination in between, so we need staff who are happy to do both. 😁 Must have current QLD RSA. Only two set cocktails to make, chosen in advance to keep it simple. Well-stocked bar provided. Reliable, presentable staff.

Decor for my bridal shower

$300

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Decor for me and partners bridal shower. Small arrangements for 10 tables bar tables. It’s a standing event and a welcome mirror with Celeste and jess. Put inspo in of the theme. The flowers can be fake.

Event Host

$100

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Flowe is looking for Event Host! Looking for a fun, social casual job on Saturday night? Hours: * Saturday * 6:45 pm – 9:15 pm (2.5-hour shift) Your role: As a Flowe Event Host, you’ll help create a welcoming and fun atmosphere for our guests. Your tasks include: * Welcoming guests with a smile. * Checking guests in and finding their names on the guest list. * Handing out name stickers. * Asking how they heard about Flowe. * Directing guests to their activity (pickleball courts or the darts venue). * Helping the event run smoothly, making announcements, and improvising when needed. * After the games, encouraging guests to mingle and enjoy the social part of the evening. * Offering drinks (or directing guests to the bar if drinks aren’t included). * Handing out our fun conversation card game to help people connect. * Wrapping up the evening and ensuring everyone leaves having had a great experience. We’re looking for someone who: * Is friendly, confident, and outgoing. * Loves meeting new people. * Can think on their feet and adapt when needed. * Is organised and reliable. * Enjoys creating a fun, inclusive atmosphere. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! [email protected]

Good food and wine show.

$160

Rosehill NSW 2142, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Rebooking task between John and Chloe

Chloe was on time and helped us with a wide diversity of tasks completed. She is very proactive and ensured we had a good first day at the event.

Reusable Event - Support staff

$210

Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

16th Jun 2026

Details Come support the delivery of reusables at Festival of the Stone with our team. A rewarding job that is hands-on and positive, and make a huge impact. Dates required: - Saturday 20th - 7 pm start - Sunday 21st - 8 am start - $35/hr for 6 hours min guaranteed Must have: - Transport to and from event site - General physical strength - Comfort in talking to festival patrons about reusable and helping them (we provide training) - A positive attitude and love for the planet - A good work ethic (event experience a plus) What’s involved - Providing reusables to vendors and assisting patrons - Picking reusables from waste streams if/as required - Packing down post-event on night, and sorting reusables as needed - Palletizing and wrapping reusables for transport following morning

Evan was super helpful and didn't overstate his experience. He was amazing to work with. Highly recommended!

Bar staff for private event

$120

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Need 1x staff to help me with a small event for 50 blokes. Event is a comedy gig followed by short poker tournament. Need someone to help me serve pizzas and beer during the event. Would be awesome if you could pick up the pizzas using your own transport from a pizza place less than 1km away (around 7.30pm). Event runs from 6.30pm to 9pm

Kristie new exactly want to do without me even telling her. She read the situation perfectly. Great job, thanks so much.

Sharp Dress Doorman for store sale

$250

Castle Hill NSW, Australia

10th Jun 2026

In need of a sharp dressed doorman/woman to act as a friendly but stern security person during a store sale. We are anticipating a large amount of people for the first few hours of the day. Your duties include: Standing at the door and allowing 15 people at a time to enter. Smiling and welcoming people. Keeping an eye on the crowd in-store, making sure everyone is behaving. Dress: white or black button up shirt with sleeves, black pants, black shoes, no jeans no obvious runners. Bow tie, optional bonus if you have one. 8.45am until 2pm Location: Castle Towers Castle Hill

If I could give 10 stars, I would! George was an absolute professional, well priced, and fantastic to deal with. We booked at short notice and his communication was fast and professional throughout. Our doorman was charming, helpful, impeccably presented, and brought great energy to the event. He managed the crowd beautifully and had a great eye for detail. Highly recommend! 😊 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

I need someone with an RSA to wait an event on Thursday

$100

Sydney NSW, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I need someone with an RSA to serve drinks and food at an event.

Great work and helped after too

Bar tender for my birthday

$200

Box Hill NSW, Australia

9th Jun 2026

Needing a bar tender to make all different drinks. Alcohol will be provided. I need from 7-9 pm

Penny was absolutely amazing and did such a wonderful job. I highly recommend her.

Need someone to serve food in indian party and cleaning

$100

Rouse Hill NSW, Australia

7th Jun 2026

Serving indian food in a house party for 3 hours

She is really excellent

Convention Booth Representative Needed – Supanova Sydney 2026

$200

Sydney Olympic Park NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Ruby Art is an international art brand specializing in anime, gaming, and pop culture artwork and merchandise. We are looking for a reliable, professional, and friendly person to represent our booth at Supanova Sydney 2026. This role requires one person who can attend both the setup/training session and all convention days. Compensation • $200 AUD per day • Vendor badge provided Schedule Thursday, June 18 – Setup & Training • Approximately 1–3 hours • Between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM (exact time to be confirmed) • A team member will bring all boxes and materials to the venue • Setup is simple and mainly involves arranging products and displaying artwork/prints • Full booth briefing and training will be provided during setup Convention Days Friday, June 19 Saturday, June 20 Sunday, June 21 Hours approximately 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day. Responsibilities • Represent the Ruby Art brand professionally • Welcome and assist customers • Process sales transactions • Answer basic questions about products and artwork • Keep the booth organized and presentable • Monitor inventory during the event • Operate the booth independently throughout convention hours Requirements • Reliable, punctual, and professional • Strong customer service and communication skills • Comfortable handling sales transactions • Able to work independently and take responsibility for the booth • Previous experience in retail, conventions, expos, artist alleys, trade shows, markets, or similar events is strongly preferred Bonus • Interest in anime, manga, gaming, art, illustration, comics, or pop culture • Previous experience at conventions such as Supanova, Oz Comic-Con, PAX, or similar events When applying, please include: • A brief summary of your relevant experience • Any convention, expo, retail, or event experience • Confirmation that you are available for BOTH the Thursday setup/training session and all three convention days

We’re really satisfied with Shaun’s help, he was AMAZING! Since the begging he was reliable, great at communication enthusiastic and proactive. We will be definitely working with him in the future! :)

Balloon arch assembled to arch

$80

Pyrmont NSW, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Assemble balloon garland by 11am

Julie is a great communicator and completed the job as requested. She is friendly and easy to work with, would book again

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.

Waiter to serve drinks and meals

$320

Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

4th Jun 2026

Need two wait staff to serve drinks and meals then clear plates and tidy up for 20 guests at home.

Absolute pleasure.