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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

Evonny is amazing. She is attentive, friendly and observant. Thanks for your assistance!

Waitress For Housewarming

$250

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

Jindi is great individual and photographer

Birthday & family Photographs one hour

$100

What's the average cost of a staffing service

$150 - $310

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$150

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$225

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$310

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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

Decorators for my son's first birthday at thornleigh community centre

$2,000

Thornleigh NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Need a decorator for my son's first birthday celebration at the thornleigh community centre.

Cocktail makers + food servers + kitchen tidiers

$320

Banora Point NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Having 34 people to our home for lunch - food will be all prepared. Just need help to create and serve Aperols Spritz on arrival. Tidy up after lunch and then create and serve espresso martini’s after dessert

My 60th birthday party decorations for my function room I've booked

$300

Redcliffe QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

60th Birthday Celebrations 🥳. Black and Gold theme. Glam theme. Table decorations cocktail event.

Cocktail bartender for private event

$260

Wingfield SA 5013, Australia

7th Mar 2026

After an extra pair of hands for a cocktail bar, 3:30pm thru approx 10:30pm in Wingfield, SA. We'll have quite a production line going so flair is unnecessary, just after someone that can quickly and confidently handle themselves with a Boston shaker. You will have your own station and just need to make one recipe and help out as needed.

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!

Party server

$90

Rosehill NSW 2150, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Serving canape to small party from 6pm - 9pm

Bartend an event

$500

Fremantle WA, Australia

7th Mar 2026

1 - 2 Bartenders needed for an engagement party. Your role would be to open and handout the canned drinks to guests at the bar.

Light help with a party

$120

Hornsby NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

I’m hosting a party on March 29 at a local community centre (5-10 PM) and need some extra hands. The main tasks would be: Helping with setting up the place Preparing tea and serving appetizers and dessert Helping with packing up and cleaning at the end Washing 10-20 serving dishes (all other items are disposable) Food will be catered. I’ll have a few friends on hand to help with setup and packing, so you won’t be on your own and there is not much to do. Budget: $120 If you’re reliable, enjoy helping at events, and are available that evening, I’d love to hear from you!

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!!!

Help bump out event prop from Harbour Town shopping centre today.

$260

Biggera Waters QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Need two guys to help for two hours. We have a large game to bump out of harbour town tonight at 5pm. $65 per hr each person.

Jake was great! Thanks again

Food Truck Worker

$350

Marrickville, New South Wales

27th Feb 2026

Working in a fast paced food truck at a brewery. Tasks include serving customers, taking money and prepping food. Must be fluent in English, and experience essential.

Ismail was excellent. Turned up on time, work efficiently and made our very busy day a success.

Someone to help me string fairy lights around these trees now

$80

Carlton, New South Wales, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I just need someone to get on a ladder and put these fairy lights up with me. I've done them before and know where they go. They're 700 globes so not overly long. Prob take half hour or under. Need you to arrive at 730

So amazing. Great communication. Lovely and friendly. Easy going. Very helpful

Event staff

$10

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I need a person to help set up an event in Richmond. Unloading the truck, setting up props etc. Involves lifting. Shift starts at 7.00pm - 11.00pm.

Worked really well, will use him again

Event loading in help Woollahra

$60

Woollahra NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Looking for strong helper for event set up, loading in some poles and stands, flowers and general cleaning, 9:30 on 4 March Wednesday to 11:30am 2 hours help

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

Help serving food at party

$120

Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Assist in getting food ready and onto the table at my sons 3rd birthday. Helping clear paper plates, cups etc and take food out of oven and onto serving plates to be put on the table. Tidying throughout the party. 11am - 2pm. Wear all black. Party at family home. Superhero theme.

Amazing! Every detail done to perfection. Will be using this service again.

Bartender and cleaner for party

$300

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

My wedding is on Saturday and finishes at 9pm. We are then going back to my friends home in Bond for some drinks with a smaller group. I need someone to just help out on the night from 9-12pm. Tidying up and serving drinks etc.

Maddie was fantastic. Super friendly and helpful!

2 event assistants wanted for Fri 27th Feb

$290

Bokarina QLD 4575, Australia

20th Feb 2026

We’re looking for 2 event assistants to help out at our upcoming Business event on Friday 27th in Bokarina. Tasks are helping with setup and pack down, greeting guests, managing music and lights, capturing some social content. Time is from 8am-3pm. Price is per person

Absolutely fantastic. Nicole was the perfect person for this task and she nailed it, great communication, fantastic

2 wait staff required for funeral morning tea

$250

Werribee VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2026

We need 2 (or 3) wait staff to plate up and serve finger food, replenish tea, coffee and juice station and tidy up afterwards. This will be at my mother's funeral, expecting approximately 100 guests. Funeral starts at 10am, so the staff would need be at the funeral home to meet me before 9.45am. The staff will need to receive the food at approximately 10.30am from the caterers; then plate up and place at some food stations. Must be presentable, discrete and serene. Must have references. Price is for all staff - NOT per person.

Megan and Ray were so professional. Nothing was too much trouble. We would recommend them both for any occasion!

Decoration for home event

$300

Kellyville NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2026

I want some one to do home decor for arrival of our newborn baby House in kellyville

Great job. Really happy with the decor done

Event runner

$300

Archerfield QLD, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Help out at a podcast recording day act as a runner for coffee and welcoming guests to the recording area Smart business attire is required 7:30am start 3pm finish

Irina was excellent