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Vee was absolutely amazing to work with! She brought such great energy and made our party feel lively and fun from start to finish. She was incredibly attentive and took excellent care of all our guests. Everyone loved her! We couldn’t have asked for a better bartender—highly recommended!

Bar tending

$250

Felix was professional and extremely helpful with the whole process!

Mixologist

$120

Great for parties as he takes care of All drinks and cleans up well too

Bartender to make cocktails on Saturday night this week

$250

Jamie and Lizzy did a fantastic job at our event, Jamie was outstanding. Communication leading up to the event could have been better. Zac wasn't easy to reach in the few days prior to our event to confirm final details.

Bartender and Waitress for a 4-hour party in Chatswood

$200

Jindi is great individual and photographer

Birthday & family Photographs one hour

$100

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

Waitress For Housewarming

$250

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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! 

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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 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

Event Cleaner & Pack-Down Assistant | Minto

$120

Minto NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Event Cleaner & Pack-Down Assistant | Minto Date: Monday, 6th April 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (4 hours) Location: 120 Guernsey Ave, Minto NSW 2566 [Ron Moore Community Centre] Total Pay: $120 ($30/hr) Job Description: I am looking for one reliable and hardworking individual to assist with cleaning and pack-down duties during and after a party. The goal is to keep the venue tidy throughout the event and ensure it is returned to its original state by the 6:00 PM closing time. Key Responsibilities: - Ongoing Tidying: Clearing away rubbish, empty bottles, and food scraps. - Spill Management: Quickly attending to any liquid spills on floors or tables. - Post-Event Packing: Assisting with the pack-down of party decor and equipment. - Waste Management: Emptying bins and taking rubbish to the designated external disposal area. - Bathroom Refresh: A final check and light clean of the toilet facilities before the venue is handed back. Requirements: - Must be punctual and able to work the full 4-hour window. - Prior experience in event cleaning or hospitality is a plus. - Proactive attitude—someone who can see what needs to be done without constant supervision. - Comfortable with physical tasks and manual handling.

Bump out wedding styling Feb 28th 11pm-2am CARLTON

$200

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Helping remove draping, centrepieces, entry walkway carpet and bollards, draping and photo op. Working with a team. Black attire required. Previous experience preferred.

Great worker. Really helped us when we needed it. We would recommend.

Setting up party decorations

$100

Runaway Bay QLD, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Minimum 2 hours putting up decorations ( balloons and banners also setting tables for birthday party at Tavern in the morning before the guests arrives.

Bartender for a house party

$250

Clovelly NSW 2031, Australia

28th Feb 2026

House party for 65 people. Need an experienced bar tender.

Bump in themed event in hotel

$250

Benowa QLD 4217, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Bump in for a themed event, carpet runner, event entrance, stage design and room decor. 11pm-2am

2nd birthday pink bowy decor

$75

North Kellyville NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

simple one wall decor for birthday of my 2yr daughter - roof top need a good frame for photos not more than $100

Assist with party - food prep etc

$70

Wahroonga NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Assist with serving people food Food prep Various party tasks From 5pm- 11:45pm

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

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

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

Bartender/party help

$250

Mermaid Waters QLD, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Looking for someone to help make some drinks and clean up. Drinks to include - aperol spritz and margarita. All ingredients provided. Plus help do some clearing/cleaning of glasses etc. Approx 40 guests at a house from 1pm-5pm

Rhea was a massive help and did such a good job to make sure the party went smoothly and everyone was looked after. Didn’t need to be given direction and made the day so stress free. Thank you!!!

2x Bartenders/Waiters required this Saturday

$800

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Hi! We need 2 bartenders with waiter capabilities for a 120 person event in Leichhardt Town Hall this Saturday 21st Feb. Times would be 2pm-12am with breaks. We have 2 bartenders already but we need 2 extras as we have had people pull out. Ideally we need people who can jump in to assist the bartenders if it gets busy, or help out with catering carrying trays around etc. RSA required. If this sounds like you, let us know! It will be a great night. Price is in total so $400 per person.

her team were absolutely amazing. Professional and highly recommended

Need a creative decoration coordinator for a event

$100

West Perth WA 6005, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Need someone creative to assist with some small decorations for a event. Will provide all the equipments and stuff.

Good work and creative

Bartender for private event (26 people)

$200

Woollahra NSW, Australia

13th Feb 2026

I am hosting a baby shower at home on 21st Feb for 26 people. Looking for a bartender to arrive slightly early and help prepare drinks for arrival, serve drinks throughout the event (seated lunch, and then mingling), clean glassware as you go, and generally help to keep the house tidy. You will be serving: - 2 x cocktails (pre agreed - likely aperol and limoncello spritz) - no shakers/mixing required - 1-2 non alcoholic cocktails - Gin and tonic - champagne, rose and white wine - water and soft drink Please provide a quote covering labour from 1-5pm. I will provide all alcohol and non alcoholic drinks. If you can provide a bar, glassware and ice (or any combination of the above), please indicate in your quote and let me know the cost. Thanks!

Very happy! We had a baby shower, and the service was perfect. Very helpful, efficient and happy to help keeping everything tidy and the event running smoothly! Thank you?

Experienced waiter to assist at the opening night of my art exhibition

$180

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2026

I’m looking for an experienced waiter to assist at the opening night of my art exhibition Date: Friday, 20th February Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Location: M2 Gallery, Surry Hills Duties include: Serving alcohol (wine, beer, basic drinks) Walking around with platters of small food Collecting empty glasses Helping maintain a clean and professional atmosphere It’s a relaxed but professional event, so I’m looking for someone well-presented, confident, and friendly with guests. Previous hospitality experience required. RSA preferred Please send through your experience and availability

Super lovely and nice to work with. Highly recommend

Bartender Needed for House Party

$150

Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Hi! I’m looking for an experienced and reliable bartender to work at a private house party. Event details: • 📍 Location: Main Beach • 📅 Date: 21st February • ⏰ Time: 2 hours • 👥 Guests: Approx. 25 people What I need: • Someone confident making three cocktails espresso martinis, margaritas, Aperol spritz. Provided by me: • All alcohol, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and bar setup. Welcome to bring your own too. Task includes: • Mixing and serving drinks • Keeping the bar area tidy • Basic cleanup of bar area at the end

Tim is such a wonderful bar tender! The drinks were delicious and the service was incredible! I will definitely hire him again

Waiter/waitress to serve food and drinks at small dinner party

$140

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

11th Feb 2026

After someone who has done this before please no one who has no experience sorry , having a lunch for eight people looking for someone to serve. I am a chef and I will be doing the food you will also need to serve drinks on arrival and throughout the afternoon and also tidy up a little example put things in the dishwasher, etc

Absolutely amazing took control and helped All afternoon. We’re definitely hiring Lani again 🩷 funny