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Buy birthday balloons

$50

Amazing service and team! Went above and beyond and could not recommend them more!!! Communication was great service was great A++ 5 Star!!!

Female Bartender

$200

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Giselle was amazing and so helpful. We will definitely be using Giselle again at other events :)

2 x Staff to help out at an Event

$105

Dominica was very punctual and followed instructions very well

Cleaning dishes for a birthday party this evening

$150

Zac was right on the job as soon he got there !

Event loading in help Woollahra

$60

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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! 

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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.

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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

2 x Wait staff incl setup, laying out, and clean up. $200/each.

$400

Yeronga QLD 4104, Australia

6th Aug 2026

$200/person. 2 x Wait staff to perform the following tasks for a wedding: * 4.30pm - arrive and assist with setting up dry bar for guest arrivals at 5pm * 5.30pm - prepare antipasto for grazing platters * 6pm - lay out grazing platters, and alcoholic beverages (and clear away) * 7.15pm - set-up BBQ, cook skewers * 7.30pm - lay out buffet dinner (skewers and cold salads) *8.15pm - clear dinner service * 8.30pm - set out dessert (and clear away) * Washing/pack up, general tidy/rubbish removal, other food/beverage assistance as required * 9.30pm finish Must have own transport, dress neat/clean/tidy in hospitality event blacks. Thank you :)

Party host cooking BBQ serving and general cleaning

$200

Surf Beach VIC 3922, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Fun easy laidback event Starting at 6pm at home of party event. Will be helping with cooking BBQ on the BBQ serving preparation of food Help serving beverages and help with keeping the place tidy and general cleaning up. 6pm till 10pm 4 hours in total work time. All foods will be provided by host and this is helping the host with the nights catering. So the work will be shared with you and the host small group only 14 guest

Barista for a day

$180

Campbellfield VIC 3061, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Make coffee and serve customers. Have hospitality experience. Early start time 6AM - 1PM

Bartender for pornstar martinis

$500

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

6th Aug 2026

30th birthday event, needing someone with cocktail making experience to make pornstar martinis for a few hours

Bridal shower server

$40

Upper Swan WA 6069, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Serving wine and premixed drinks to 15 guests

Bartending and cocktail making

$350

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Bartender & Cocktail Maker Wanted – Engagement Party 🍸 We're looking for an experienced bartender/cocktail maker for our engagement party at our home in Caroline Springs. Date: Saturday 26th of September Time: party starts at 6pm - 1:30am What we're looking for: Confident making a range of cocktails (menu will be provided beforehand) Serving beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks Friendly, professional and well-presented Able to keep the bar area clean and organised throughout the night RSA preferred (or required if applicable) About the event: Private engagement party Approximately 80–100 guests We will provide all alcohol, mixers, garnishes and glassware (Unless you have your own glassware) you'll just need to bring your bartending skills! If you've got experience with weddings, engagements or private events, we'd love to hear from you. Please send through: Your experience Photos (if available) Your hourly or total rate Any reviews or references Looking forward to finding someone who can help make our night amazing! Please note I have changed the date from the 19th to the 26th and have made a new post just incase the update hasn’t been made visible. You may be seeing my new post. Thanks Emily

Bartender(s) & Cocktail Maker(s) Wanted – Engagement Party

$350

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

6th Aug 2026

We’re looking for experienced bartender(s) for our engagement party. Location: Caroline Springs (Private Residence) Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026 Time: Approximately 6:00pm setup for a 6:30pm start, finishing around 12:30/1:00am About the Event Private engagement party with approximately 80–100 adult guests plus children. We’re a big European family, so the drinks will be flowing all night. We’re looking for someone who can work efficiently, provide great service and keep guests from waiting at the bar. What We’re Looking For Experienced bartender(s) confident making cocktails, serving beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks, while keeping the bar area clean and organised. Experience at weddings, engagements or private events is preferred. RSA preferred (or required where applicable). Cocktail Service Our signature cocktail will be inspired by a Cherry Berry Sour (similar to an Amaretto Sour with a cherry twist). It’s important to us as it matches our colour scheme and is also the bride’s favourite drink. We’d love this served to guests on arrival. A full drinks menu will be provided beforehand. Staffing Ideally we’re looking for two bartenders, however if you’re confident managing 80–100 guests on your own, we’d still love to hear from you. What We’ll Provide We’ll provide all alcohol, mixers, garnishes, ice and cocktail ingredients. If you can provide glassware and/or a portable bar, please let us know. Otherwise we’re happy to organise them. When Applying Please include your experience, photos (if available), whether you’re applying solo or as a team, your quote, whether you can provide glassware and/or a portable bar, and any reviews or references. We look forward to hearing from you!

Need someone to decorate my car boot

$150

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Need someone to decorate my car boot for someone specials birthday

Event Helper - Friday Evening

$155

Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Looking for a friendly, reliable event helper to assist at a function being held at a club in the St George area. Date: Friday 31 July Time: Approximately 5pm – 8:30 pm negotiable Responsibilities: Welcome guests on arrival. Check guests in using a paper guest list Assist with door ticket sales using a card reader (training provided). Encourage guests to take part in a fun interactive activity throughout the evening. Answer basic guest questions and direct people into the function. Help create a smooth, organised and welcoming arrival experience. You should be: Friendly and confident interacting with people. Well presented and reliable. Happy to approach and engage with guests. Punctual and professional. Dress: Smart casual. Black or black and white preferred to complement the event. Comfortable closed-toe shoes recommended. I'll provide a quick briefing before guests arrive, so you'll know exactly what to do. Previous customer service, hospitality or event experience is preferred but not essential. Please include a brief summary of your relevant experience when applying. Thankyou!

Great attention to detail, communication & initiative. Exactly what you need as an event helper. Felt very supported. Lovely person too.

Wait staff for a home party

$200

Labrador QLD 4215, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Having a family and friends birthday function with approx 35 adults and 6 kids and require 1 very capable, friendly and organized person to assist with arranging food, clean up, etc. Finger food is being catered for but just needs re-heating up in oven and arranging onto trays and table. No need to serve unless feel the need to. Person I am looking for would have had experience with a function on their own. Someone who is very well presented, motivated, friendly and works well on their own. Being a home party I don’t envisage much stress as everyone is friendly and accommodating but I would like whoever comes along to take initiative and do what needs doing without being asked all the time. As the hostess I would like to be able to enjoy our party and friends without worrying about working in the kitchen and tidying up, etc. Party starts at 2pm so would like start to be around 1.30pm with a 4 hour window and may be extended to 6 hours if required.

Sophie was brilliant. She helped host a family party with 35 plus adults and she didn’t miss a beat. Very well presented, a great communicator and a lovely young woman. We had the best time knowing our party was in great hands with Sophie at the helm.

Waitering Staff for Private Function

$300

Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Looking for a team of 2 x experienced friendly, bubbly hospitality staff for our son's 21st Birthday Party this Saturday Night. 7pm- 11.00pm - serving food (roaming hot platters) - pouring wine - collecting glasses and washing them so clean glasses available - keeping kitchen wiped down and tidy - general assistance in helping host with food and drinks. - $60 per hour per person ($480 total)

Very professional and helpful, would definitely recommend!

Dinner Party Help

$150

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

We are hosting a Christmas in July dinner on Saturday night and would like some help - clearing dinner plates - serving dessert - topping up wine/drinks - washing and drying plates, cutlery and glasses and pots and pans - packing away left over food - removing rubbish - wipe down benches and ensure kitchen is clean at the end Approx 7-9pm (may be earlier if it’s all done).

Great help, communicated well, would recommend.

Balloons to fill a managers office

$100

Gladesville NSW 2111, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Hi Can anyone attend gladesville to fill a managers office with balloons. This must happen asap. Dont mind if its helium or normal air. Thankd

Great work and service

Bar attendant for private party

$250

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Needing a well presented experienced bar attendant for serving drinks at a private party, Basic drinks but wanting someone comfortable behind a bar, eager and friendly From 5pm until 8pm

Amazing, so helpful, and got it done

Help me host my dinner party

$400

Oakbank SA, Australia

16th Jul 2026

I have a birthday party coming up this Saturday. I could really use having a second-in-command to help me ensure everything runs smoothly so that I don't have to stress about hosting 30 ppl and actually get to enjoy the event. I would ask for your help for various tasks like; getting things set up before the event begins, to help me with the drinks DURING the event (passing beers and basic drinks, not really mixing complicated drinks), and a bit of cleanup throughout and after the event is done. So about 8 hrs total. From 4pm to 12am this Saturday.

He's was always very polite and did an excellent job.

Assistance in serving a food buffet

$150

Minto NSW 2566, Australia

14th Jul 2026

For approximately three hours Serving a buffet onto plates Will be working with other people Neat and tidy Own transport would be best 11 AM to 2 PM

Thankyou for your help today, look forward working with you again 👍👍👍

Bar staff required for event

$100

Beaconsfield, New South Wales

8th Jul 2026

Wait staff required for one off architectural networking event, from 6-9pm

Sofia was lovely to work with, great attention to detail, polite and friendly. Would definitely book again for our next event.

Dinner event Assistant for Small Private Dinner $35/hr

$180

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

8th Jul 2026

I’m looking for someone to help me for around 5 hours during a small dinner gathering. On 2nd Aug from 4:00pm to 9:00pm The tasks include: * Setting up and organising the dinner table * Helping move food, platters and dishes from my apartment to the function room (there’s an elevator, so no stairs) * Assisting with serving food throughout the evening * Washing dishes ( mostly we use disposable and we have dish washer too. ) * Cleaning up the grazing table and dinner table after dinner * General help to keep everything running smoothly It’s a relaxed and fun evening with 12 guests. Pay: $35 per hour

Amanda was a fantastic assistant at our catering event. She was punctual, efficient, and had an excellent eye for detail. What really stood out was her initiative—I never had to tell her what needed to be done. She was always one step ahead, noticing what was needed and taking care of it before I even had to ask. I would happily work with Amanda again

Barista/Kitchen hand

$25

Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia

6th Jul 2026

Waverley Hockey club requires a person who is experienced with kitchen maintenance, food handling and barista skills. This can be an ongoing position to the applicant successful. We open our canteen for junior/senior games on the weekends and require someone to handle the canteen and its facilities independently. This will more than likely be Saturday mornings, and gaps between regular staff. ($25/hour) please note that payment is organized internally

Very helpful and efficient in the kitchen

Party Greeter

$100

Surry Hills, New South Wales

5th Jul 2026

Having a party in an office that is securely locked - need a greeter to sit downstairs and let party guests in. Party starts at 6.30 - need someone for 1.5/2 hours

Chloe was awesome - highly recommend