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I hired Rod for our annual company Halloween Party as the Mad Hatter and he was amazing! He went above and beyond for this - researching and studying the Mad Hatter’s character, memorising quotes and storylines etc. So many people throughout the night told me he was hilarious and an absolute blast. He was on time, energetic and outgoing, and just generally a lovely person. Would recommend Rod to anyone and would definitely hire him again.

Dress up as Mad Hatter for our company Halloween party

$200

Very friendly and helpful!

2 Female Waitresses for Private Party

$125

A true professional! The highest level of care and attention to detail. Absolute must book for your next task.

URGENT Mixologists event today

$800

Amazing, highly recommend

Bartenders for a small work Christmas Party

$400

Great help. Surely will contact him again

Bartender for an afternoon Negroni event

$110

Fantastic highly recommend Gilda

Kitchen hand Christmas day

$200

What's the average cost of a staffing service in Sydney

$150 - $300

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$300

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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 in Sydney

Event Check In Staff Needed 7th and 8th March

$770

Sydney, New South Wales

6th Mar 2026

We need experienced check-in staff to check-in our attendees using Eventbrite check-in app on iPads. We need only people with serious event experience. Dates are 7th and 8th March from 11am to 10pm. Your bid must state why you are the right candidate and you should bid for both days. Single day bids are not accepted.

Bar service for art exhibition event

$120

Chippendale NSW, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Bartender needed with current RSA for casual exhibition opening event. Beer, wine and sparking water service only. Assisting with bar set up and pack down also.

2x experienced wait staff required for an event

$500

Alexandria NSW, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Need 2x wait staff to help plate food on trays and serve to approx. 80 guests. Bump in time 6:30pm Service end 10pm. Bump out time 10:30pm.

Wedding table decorator

$600

Sydney Central Business District NSW, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Looking for a wedding decorator for 2 tables of 15 people who can work with a budget • Silky table runners • Candles for table styling • Fresh floral arrangements in pink, lilac and white with greenery • Gift table styling with card box • Delivery, setup and pack down

Cocktail Event (4 staff required for Light Food and Bar Service)

$1,200

Petersham NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Hi! I’m looking to hire 4 reliable and experienced event helpers for a cocktail function for approximately 80 guests. The event is well organised with a clear run sheet, simple menu, and a friendly environment. ________________________________________ Date: Thursday 19th March Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm (5 hours total) Location: Petersham Please arrive at 4:00 pm sharp for briefing and setup. 👥 ROLES & DUTIES This is a light-service event — no complex cooking required. Tasks include: • Heating pre-prepared frozen finger food in ovens • Plating and circulating food trays to guests • Monitoring and refilling grazing tables • Serving and taking payment at Bar (ice, restocking). Will need RSA • Basic clearing of empty plates/glasses • Light pack-down at end of event Everything will be clearly organised with instructions provided. 👕 DRESS CODE Smart casual: • Black pants/skirt • Plain black top/shirt • Closed shoes 💰 PAYMENT Please quote your hourly or flat rate for: • 5 hours total (4pm–9pm) • Must include Airtasker fees Budget is $45–$60 per hour, depending on experience.

RSA Certified Person Needed 7th and 8th March

$770

Sydney, New South Wales

3rd Mar 2026

We have an upcoming event on 7th and 8th March. We require two RSA-certified people to serve alcohol to people. Your duties will be standing behind the counter, charging payment, opening beers, and giving them to customers. There will only be beer at the event- you will not be required to do any table service. Date 7th and 8th March Location: Darling Harbour Timings 11am to 10pm Please bid for both days.

Looking for boy’s 18th birthday Ballon decoration in restaurant

$300

Barangaroo NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need ballon decoration for a boy’s 18th birthday celebration in a restaurant party in Barangaroo

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.

Front of house staff. Experienced & charismatic

$110

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Experienced and bubbly Front of house staff for classic concert on 11 and 12 March 5-7pm or ling shift to stay till the end 5-9pm

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

Hospitality Dinner Party Aid

$250

Sydney, New South Wales

9th Feb 2026

I need Assistance, pouring drinks, serving food, clearing plates and washing dishes. 6PM-10PM Please dress in a White collared shirt and black pants/shorts.

After 30 years of entertaining this is the best staff I’ve ever come across. Very professional very helpful 10 out of 10. I would definitely use them again.

Looking for a cocktail maker for a house party - 2 hours

$120

Surry Hills, New South Wales

3rd Feb 2026

I’m having a house party and looking for a Cocktail maker to come for two hours and make us drinks. 6pm to 8pm.

Organized and great night

Brand Launch Event Assistant | Guest Welcome & Drinks Support

$120

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

27th Jan 2026

What the role involves: - Front of house at the start of the event by welcoming guests to the event upon entry. - Managing the drinks area - Keeping the drinks station tidy (cans stocked, empty cans cleared) - Light cleaning and general event chores as needed - Supporting the team to keep the event flowing smoothly Important to note: - This is not a bartending role – all drinks are pre-packaged in cans - Friendly attitude and initiative are key

We had the pleasure of having Ellie help host our launch event as Front of House. Ellie showed initiative and brought a bubbly personality and progressional approach to her tasks. She communicated well before and during the event and was super helpful. Will definitely be reaching out to Ellie for future positions!

Wait staff for home event ( 40ppl) price p/p & p/h

$30

Mascot NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Wait staff (2) to walk platters of food around , offer drinks and pick up empty’s . Clean area as you see fit . Also looking for someone to heat up food prior to serving in kitchen as needed . Tidy up kitchen and rubbish . Must be 18 as alcohol at premises . Hours 6.00- 9.30pm

Great service , friendly , helped were event and cleaning

Hostess for NYE party

$300

Millers Point NSW, Australia

29th Dec 2025

I need someone to help us with guests arrival and drinks making during our New Year’s party

Amazing, made the night!

Bartender for Boat Party

$160

Sydney, New South Wales

26th Dec 2025

Need a bartender for a boat party today Saturday 27th December - 12pm to 4pm. Must be able to mix basic cocktails (espresso martini, margarita, etc) Alcohol and soft drink provided.

Geoff was great. He was punctual, communicative, professional, and friendly. Would work with him again!

NYE Party Helper – Clearing Plates & Serving Drinks (No Bartending)

$40

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

21st Dec 2025

Hi! We’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party at our home and are looking for a reliable, friendly person to help keep things tidy during the night. The role is very straightforward and low-stress, mainly helping us enjoy the party without worrying about mess. ABOVE RATE IS HOURLY Tasks include: • Clearing empty plates, glasses and rubbish • Light tidy-ups of common areas (kitchen/living areas) • Handing out beers, wines and soft drinks (no cocktail making required) • Refilling eskies / fridges as needed Details: 📍 Location: Private home 📅 Date: New Year’s Eve ⏰ Time: 7.30-11pm 👕 Dress: Preferable black 🍻 Alcohol will be provided to guests — you don’t need an RSA, but experience at parties/events is a bonus Perfect for someone who is: • Friendly and proactive • Comfortable around small crowds • Happy to help with general party upkeep Please let me know your availability, any relevant experience, and your hourly rate.

Ellie was the perfect person to help us with our event last night. She was on time, bubbly, communicative and such a big help during our event. Our guests loved her and we really appreciated the support she gave us in keeping the drinks flowing, place cleaned and food restocked. I highly recommend Ellie and would be more than happy to hire her again.

Help with BBQ and food for party

$250

Glebe NSW, Australia

16th Dec 2025

We need assistance with a BBQ to cook chicken thigh fillets, sausages, and fish and maintain a food table for about thirty people for three hours.

We were very pleased. He even cleaned up afterwards and offered the best of party spirit. Thanks heaps!

Magician needed today for Christmas party 1 hour

$200

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

13th Dec 2025

Hey there! We are having a Christmas party and would love to surprise our friends with a magician! If you have some tricks up your sleeve and interested in entertaining some respectable folk for a jolly celebration for an hour, we would love to have you! We ask that you bring the vibe and actual magic!

Julian saved the day by coming to a last minute Christmas party. He was so lovely and organised. Did a fantastic performance on such short notice! Thank you Julian!

Clean up glasses from dinner party, general tidy for guests staying.

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2025

Clean licking room glasses, put clothes in cupboard for guest coming to stay

Absolutely lovely, Kiwi, Accountant by trade and very helpful with all jobs around the house. Specialises in catering for parties as well. Will definitely be using Susan Services again in the future