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Waiter family style event

$150

Lani was amazing!! Definitely would love to have her again. Great at everything she did x

Wait staff and help at a Christmas party

$45

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Daniella was friendly, well-organised and did a great job making the cocktails. Highly recommend.

Bartender for a private home event

$500

Thank you so much Rod!! You were excellent, our party wouldn’t have been a hit without you! Hiring you again definitely!

Bar tender - serve alcohol and make cocktails

$400

Incredible amazing talent. So friendly and accommodating. Made our Christmas Day possible. Thank you! 🙏

Food preparation

$160

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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

Experienced & Friendly Wait Staff for Wedding Function in Cabramatta

$250

Cabramatta NSW 2166, Australia

17th Sep 2026

We are looking for friendly, experienced, and energetic wait staff to assist with a wedding dinner party inside a club located in Cabramatta. 6PM to Late (Pizza and Drinks will be provided to during the function) Responsibilities: General Table Service: Provide friendly and attentive service to guests throughout the evening. Food Service: Assist with serving a banquet meal and additional food offerings. Clearing & Busboy Duties: Promptly collect used glasses, plates, and cutlery throughout the dinner party to keep tables clear. End-of-Evening Pack Down: Take all used items, glassware, and tableware to the kitchen. Help pack down tables, chairs, and Lazy Susans. Requirements: Previous waiting/hospitality experience required. Friendly, reliable, and well-groomed (Black pants/skirt and black button-up shirt preferred). Punctual and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Location: Cabramatta (Inside club venue – details provided upon acceptance)

Staff member to assist during a private event 1pm-8pm

$350

Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Help a bartender and a private chef keep the house tidy and run drinks for a private function of 20 people from 1pm until 8pm Person will be in charge of mainly tidying up empty glassware, washing polishing glasses and plates, assisting the two staff members as their backup This will require some cleaning from 6pm until 8pm (tidying up kitchen and outside, vacuuming, whipping surfaces, moping kitchen dining room outside and servicing the bathrooms) Uniform required, white button shirt, black pants, black shoes, neat grooming

Absolutely amazing, she was the best !

Event Helper for Birthday Party in march

$270

Edithvale VIC 3196, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to help for approximately 6 hours at my birthday party. The main role will be managing the food and dessert tables and helping keep the party areas tidy throughout the night. All food will already be prepared. Some savoury food will need to be taken from the oven when ready, transferred onto serving platters and placed on the savoury food table, then replenished throughout the night as needed. Desserts will need to be taken from the fridge, arranged/placed onto serving platters if required and put onto the dessert table, then replenished as needed. Other duties will include: Keeping the savoury food, dessert and cake tables neat and presentable Clearing empty plates, cups and obvious rubbish throughout the party Wiping down tables as needed Keeping the indoor and outdoor party areas generally tidy Making sure the kitchen is left tidy, including clearing away items used for serving/plating and keeping benches reasonably clean There is no cooking from scratch required: mainly heating already prepared food, plating, serving, replenishing and keeping everything organised. There may also be the option of an additional paid hour after the party if there is still a fair amount to tidy or pack up. This hour would focus on end-of-night tidying such as packing things away, picking up cups/obvious rubbish, sweeping the dance floor, or vacuuming if there are smaller pieces of dirt/debris. It is not intended to be a full professional venue clean. Pay: $45/hour for approximately 6 hours – $270 total, plus an additional $45 if the extra hour is required. There will be a 30-minute unpaid break during the shift. Food will be provided during the party, but you’re also welcome to bring your own food if preferred. We will have vegetarian and gf options available :)

Bartender for birthday in march

$330

Edithvale VIC 3196, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Bartender – Birthday Party Looking for an experienced bartender for approximately 6 hours to run the bar at my birthday party. Drinks will include spirits with mixers, beer, wine, cider and premixed drinks, plus 1–2 cocktails (piña coladas and passionfruit margaritas). Everything will be served in plastic cups rather than glass. I’d still like drinks to be presented nicely with simple garnishes where appropriate, e.g. lemon/lime, pretty straws, etc. Nothing overly fancy. You will need to bring your own basic bartending equipment, including shakers and bar tools. Alcohol, mixers, ice, cups, garnishes and other ingredients will be provided. Pay: $55/hour for approximately 6 hours – $300 total. There will be a 30-minute unpaid break during the shift. Food will be provided during the party, but you’re also welcome to bring your own food if preferred. We will have vegetarian and gf options available :)

Bartender for private event

$250

Bangalow NSW 2479, Australia

17th Sep 2026

I need a bartender with an RSA to help take orders/payment and serve beer and wine for a private event. You will be working alongside me, and I will provide everything needed. Shift- 4:30pm-9:30pm Black pants and white shirt, apron will be provided.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT WANTED — THIS SUNDAY

$50

Gladesville NSW 2111, Australia

10th Sep 2026

I’m looking for a female event assistant to help me at a women-focused photography event this Sunday afternoon, 3–5pm (2 hours). I’m a female photographer, and there will be lots of wonderful women attending to have their portraits taken. I’m looking for someone who can: • Capture some behind-the-scenes photos & short videos on an iPhone • Help me with light event assistance and keeping things running smoothly • Capture candid moments and a little BTS content for social media • Be friendly, confident and comfortable around people 📱 No professional camera required — an iPhone is absolutely fine. 📸 Photography experience is a bonus, but not essential. 💗 Female preferred, as it’s a women-focused event. Time: Sunday, 3–5pm Duration: 2 hours Location: Gladesville NSW If you’re interested, please offer with a little bit about yourself and, if possible, a few examples of your photography/video or social media work.

Wonderful person to work with! Highly recommend

Need 2 volunteers (Girls preferred)

$100

South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Need 2 volunteers (Girls preferred) for our display corner at Punjabi Virsa 2026 event on Saturday 12th September from 6:30pm to 10pm. You will just need to greet the people and hand them flyers and help with the team if required. We are Aircon supply and install company sponsoring the event so we will have our own company corner. Address - 1 Convention Centre Place South Warf VIC 3006

Nisha was punctual, friendly, and did a great job. Highly recommended!

Kitchen help

$40

Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, Australia

9th Sep 2026

I need someone to come at around 4 or 5pm to help with set up for a family dinner. There is already someone there but we need an extra pair of hands to help serve and wash dishes. Chilled and happy environment.

Super helpful and friendly

Make 55 Satin Ribbon Bows

$100

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

9th Sep 2026

I need 55 satin ribbon bows made for a product photoshoot. There are 11 different colours, with 5 bows of each colour. Each piece of ribbon is 37 inches long and all ribbon will be supplied. I’m looking for someone who can make them neatly and consistently, similar to the attached example. Located in Clyde North.

Happy with everything! Great communication, very helpful and lovely to deal with. Thanks so much!

Need worker for my food truck Friday 11 Sept Twilight Event

$150

Whiteside QLD 4503, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Hi I’m needing a worker to help me in my dessert food truck at a twilight event on Friday 11th September from 4:30pm - 8:30pm. Work involves taking orders on square pos system and handing out orders. Very simple to do. Meeting in Old Petrie Town, Whiteside 4503. Must have excellent communication. Pls only accept if you can 100% commit to the task. Also free dessert when you finish.

Tayla was super punctual, excellent communication would definitely use her again. Anyone needing a task done I would highly recommend. Thankyou Tayla

Door host at a startup party in Mascot

$150

Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

5th Sep 2026

Hi guys we are looking for a friendly person (events experience preferred) to greet people at our event and mark their names off a list. 3hrs work only and you will also receive free drinks and food. Venue is in Mascot. After check in complete we will need help with other party items like helping with the food etc. 10 Sep 5.30-8.30pm We look forward to working with someone awesome!

Poppi was amazing like always thsank you so much!

Event staff (hospitality)

$250

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Monday 7 Sept 11am to 4pm Looking for a warm, bubbly, organised person to look after guests on an event day. Your job is to be the friendly first face people see, keep everyone comfortable. What you’ll do • Greet guests, talent and visitors as they arrive • Make people feel welcome and point them where they need to go • Keep drinks, snacks and simple food available • Do coffee / food runs if needed • Keep the holding / green-room area tidy • Help with small jobs as they come up (bags, chairs, water, “can you grab this”) Looking for a warm, organised person to look after guests on a professional shoot day. This is a high-profile entertainment/media shoot. Your job is to be the friendly first face people see, keep everyone comfortable, and take the small stuff off the crew so filming can stay on track. What you’ll do • Greet guests, talent and visitors as they arrive • Make people feel welcome and point them where they need to go • Keep drinks, snacks and simple food available • Do coffee / food runs if needed • Keep the holding / green-room area tidy • Help with small jobs as they come up (bags, chairs, water, “can you grab this”) No filming experience needed. You just need to be reliable, well presented, and good with people. Who we’re after • Warm, calm and professional • Comfortable talking to people they don’t know • Can take direction and stay useful without being asked twice • Hospitality or event experience plus, not required

Excellent to work with and very highly recommend her

Bartender (just wines) 5pm to 10pm

$150

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Need a bartender for a private formal event this Saturday 5 to 10pm in Prahan. It is just wine from the bar. Paid

Izzy was the BEST bartender! I couldnt reccomend her more highly! Loveliest person, helpful, just jumped right in, saved the event, helped out in so many ways! Will book Izzy and tell all my friends to as well. She also packed it all up!

Bar Tender

$50

Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Bartender needed to make espresso martini’s for guests arriving to husbands 30th party. Probably 1hr - 2hrs

Stanley was on time and efficient with his role at our party

Get a Coffee in Templestowe & Try Out a New Easy Tipping Technology

$20

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

1st Sep 2026

We’re looking for someone to visit a participating venue in Templestowe, grab a coffee, and try out a new, easy tipping technology called KLYX. The task is simple: * Visit the venue today * Order a coffee or small drink * Try the KLYX tipping technology available at the venue * Leave a small $2–$5 tip for a staff member * Leave a genuine compliment about your experience * Let us know afterwards how easy the process was to use No app download is required — the whole process only takes a few seconds. The purpose of the task is to test the technology in a real customer setting, so simply visit and interact with the venue as you normally would. Not to mention why you’re there! Just enjoy a coffee :) Price is fixed/non-negotiable. Exact venue details and instructions will be provided once the task is assigned.

Great work and completed task

Cocktail class

$200

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

31st Aug 2026

We’re looking for someone to run a fun and interactive cocktail-making class 🍸🍹 You don’t need to be a professional mixologist — we’re simply looking for someone who is comfortable making cocktails and leading a lively, social session. All equipment, glassware and ingredients will be provided, so you’ll just need to bring your personality, cocktail knowledge and energy! As it’s a hens party, we’d ideally love a fun, confident male who is comfortable being the centre of attention. If you’re confident enough to run the class shirtless, that would be a fun bonus for the group, but it’s definitely not a requirement. The session will run for approximately 1.5-2hrs starting from around 5:30 pm. If you’re interested, please get in touch 🍸

The best, fun, punctual and everything you want

Kitchen help, washing dishes,

$50

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Seeking a helped for a dinner party event (10 adults) in which i require the individual to wash and dry dishes, load and unload dishwasher, put away food, wipe down kitchen benches. The individual needs to understand English in order to follow instructions for the night. Would require the individual from 7pm for up to 3-4 hours

Could not praise Kathryn enough Absolute delight to have her helping us with a dinner party Went above and grateful for her help