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Front Staff for Expo

$200

You can’t fault Nikki in any aspect. She is the most incredible person, you can feel the absolute happiness in the energy that surrounds her, everyone said so. She is punctual, her work ethic is simply incomparable, her compassion is endless & and she is the most thoughtful being you will ever come across. Nikki is genuinely such a beautiful person inside out. We were so fortunate to have her as part of our wedding team.

I need a food server for an event

$175

We hired Heidi to clean after our daughter’s birthday party, and she was absolutely fantastic! She was friendly, punctual, and incredibly efficient. Her attention to detail was outstanding — the venue looked spotless afterwards. I really appreciated her positive attitude and professionalism throughout.

Cleaning after a kids birthday party

$200

I found Linda punctual, well presented and happy to carry out all tasks asked of her. She was both diligent and flexible in her approach.

Private function food assistant

$200

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Umit was amazing! So helpful and professional - we loved having him bartend for our lunch!

Waitstaff and Bartender for private lunch (Bondi)

$380

What's the average cost of a staffing service

$150 - $311

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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! 

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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

Barista for Baby-shower

$100

Mount Coolum QLD 4573, Australia

23rd May 2026

June 21st Sunday event… Need an experienced barista for 1 to 2 hours for our baby shower in Mount Coolum. Coffee milk and machine to be provided. Need someone with good energy and experience.

Looking for an experienced bartender for a private event.

$150

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

Main role will be running the bar, making cocktails and serving drinks while helping create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for guests. Duties will also include some light cleaning throughout the event such as: Collecting and disposing of cups/plates Keeping the bar area tidy Taking bins out when full Must: Have cocktail making experience Be friendly and professional Work well in a fast-paced environment Help ensure guests are having a good time

Male cocktail maker

$200

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

Looking for a fun young male to make and serve 8 ladies a range of cocktails while on a hens night 6-9pm Sub penthouse apartment near southern cross Cocktail list, all ingredients and equipment supplied. We just need you to shake and serve

Need someone who can do ballon garland

$100

Franklin ACT 2913, Australia

23rd May 2026

Need someone who can do balloon arch

I need a bartender

$150

Stanhope Gardens, New South Wales

23rd May 2026

I’m looking for a bartender for a private party on Saturday from 7pm–10pm for around 30 guests. You’ll be serving two cocktail options, plus beer and wine. I’ll purchase all the alcohol and ingredients needed for the cocktails . I just need you to bring your bartending skills, tools, and great hospitality.

Serving food on a birthday party. I will provide food

$100

Yagoona NSW, Australia

23rd May 2026

I am having a combined 16th and 18th Birthday. I am ordering pizzas, sushi platters and other sides that don't require heating up. Although, I do need a staff there to cook and serve hot chips, party pies/sausage rolls, tenders and foods that go soggy quickly. The party will have around 75-100 people.

Silverware polishing

$100

Essendon North VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

Silverware clean and polish

Event Helpers Sydney CBD

$180

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

21st May 2026

Hey! Need a few event helpers for guest registration and other event related guest services task in the city library. Arrival Time 845 AM Start Time 9 AM Finish Time 1 PM Lunch provided Must wear proffesional event blacks. Button Up Shirt, Black Pants and Black enclosed shoes.

Event expert indeed! Super helpfull and great witth guests

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

Event assistant

$150

Bokarina QLD, Australia

19th May 2026

Event assistant needed for setup packed down and general assistance for a business event with only approximately 10 to 15 guests. Task will include greeting gas setting up banners helping with coffees and music and booklets. And full pack down of marketing materials and AV to help presenter be free to focus on presenting. Setup at 8:30 am with event running from 9 am to 12 pm and packed down from 12 pm to 12:30 pm

Amazing working with Nicole we will always work with her. So reliable, works hard, our team likes her. Great!

Drinks server with RSA

$90

Belrose, New South Wales

10th May 2026

Looking for 2 x servers that can serve drinks from 7-10pm for a 40th party at our home in Belrose. - $30 per hour (so $90 total) - must have RSA - should be willing to collect empty bottles, collect and wash glasses - will need to make some cocktails (not full list, just 2 or 3 on offer) - general tasks will be to serve drinks from behind bar and then walk around and serve guests/ top-up

Exceptional assistance with waitressing and cocktail making at my husband’s 40th. Diana was even thanked in the speeches by others because of her hard work and attention to detail. I would highly recommend Diana any time. Thanks again Diana- you did a wonderful job.

Bartender for tonight!

$200

Glenelg North SA, Australia

8th May 2026

Need someone with RSA cert to look after bar, tables & collecting/ washing glasses for a 21st birthday party (5.5 hrs - 6:30pm to 12:00pm). Unfortunately previous taster cancelled this morning.

Alana was awesome! Went above and beyond the assigned task. Interactions with guess was great! thanks heaps Alana

Room tours for potencial guests

$30

Marrickville NSW, Australia

7th May 2026

coordinate with sales team date and time and show free rooms to potencial guests. fill up a form after visit. follow up with potencial guest after visit to assist him to book the room

very happy with Juani’s work: super helpful, professional, and responsible. highly recomend to hire him :)

Looking for extra hand

$500

Elderslie NSW, Australia

6th May 2026

I’m looking for a hands‑on helper to be my PA/host for an event. Someone calm under pressure, great with kids, friendly with guests, and switched‑on. Event: 1st birthday party at wedding venue Time: 12pm to 10pm Date: 16 may Location: Denham Court You need to change into evening formal attire from 5:30 PM. 3 course meal included. What you’ll be doing: • Helping keep an eye on the little ones while we decorate • Giving a hand with setup and making sure everything is ready • During the event, walking around, checking things, chatting to guests if needed, and being available for any questions • At the end, helping pack everything up and load it back into the truck. It’s a mix of personal assistant, semi‑nanny, and event host — perfect for someone who loves being involved and keeping things running smoothly.

Patricia was wonderful! She was straight on hands on with everything I needed! I asked for an allrounder and that’s exactly what she delivered! She was so kind and beautiful to my babies. She is definitely one to keep! Thank you for all your help!

Event Door Host Needed TONIGHT – Mercure Liverpool – $250

$250

Liverpool NSW, Australia

5th May 2026

Looking for a friendly, well-presented person to assist with guest check-in for a business event tonight. Location: Mercure Sydney Liverpool Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm (guests arrive from 6:30pm) Pay: $250 Role: Welcome and greet guests Check guests in on arrival Assist with basic event setup at reception Help direct attendees as needed Must be Friendly and professional Reliable and punctual Well presented (smart casual) Comfortable interacting with people Easy role in a positive, professional environment. Apply now with a short intro and any relevant experience.

Sale was very helpful welcoming my guests and has a lovely disposition. Would recommend it to anybody that is looking for a friendly and warm person to help them with hospitality or reception. Thanks Sarah.

Expo bump out

$320

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

3rd May 2026

Rebooking task between Rebecca and Tam

Thanks again for your expert help with our bump out.

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

Event Door Check-In Assistant Needed – Glam Night

$120

Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Description: Hi! We’re looking for a reliable and well-presented person to manage the door check-in for a Glam & Elegant Dance Night + Competition at Havance Studio. Your role: Sit at the entrance desk and welcome guests Check names against a guest list (approx. 100 attendees) Only allow entry to guests on the list Politely handle anyone not registered Keep the entrance running smoothly and professionally Event details: 📍 Location: Havance Studio, 154–160 Broadway, Sydney 📅 Date: Friday, 1 May ⏰ Time: 7:30pm – 10:45pm 👥 Guests: ~100 people ✨ Theme: Glam & Elegant night with a dance competition We’re looking for someone who: Is punctual, organised, and professional Has great communication and people skills Can present well in a stylish/glam environment Experience in events or reception is a plus (not required) What to include in your offer: Brief experience (if any) Confirmation of availability You’ll be the first point of contact for our guests, helping set the tone for a beautiful and high-quality night ✨

She was really nice and prepared for the job, thanks for your coming!

Bartender for 50th Birthday Party

$250

Austinmer NSW 2515, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I need someone who can help serve drinks to people at a party between 4-10pm at Austinmer Beach Surf Club. Alcohol will be beer in cans, wine, and some simple mixed drinks (bourbon & coke, vodka soda). The main role is to just manage the supply of the alcohol and keep the area clean. I don't need a professional bar person or cocktail maker, but RSA necessary. Someone with some hospitality experience. They will also need to help clean up the venue after the party for 30 minutes.

Jordan was a legend. Easy to work with and got things done with minimal issue. Totally recommended.