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Thank you for helping at our son’s 1st birthday. You made hosting a lot easier

1st Birthday party helper and host

$130

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Wow could not be happier, so helpful and kind and cannot say enough

General help including cleaning - serving drinks etc

$200

Great help, communicated well, would recommend.

Dinner Party Help

$150

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

Help serving food at party

$120

Superman and so amazing thank you so much amazing working with Adam highly recommend.

Now Hiring: 1xRockstar Bartender for October 14th Event 🍾

$170

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Airtasker makes it easy to book staffing services near you. Our platform takes away the guesswork out of hiring part-time workers and casual labour for your needs. Forget about advertising, recruiting, interviewing, and sorting through piles of applications!

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! 

You can pay for your staffing service in cash. If you prefer a cashless transaction, Airtasker Pay is also available on the 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 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

Wedding reception pack up and pack down

$400

Brisbane CBD QLD 4000, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Placing table décor on reception tables (flowers, table runners, candles and turning them on, table numbers, name tags), setting up signage, and arranging a small candy bar, photo table. All décor items will be supplied and organised in tubs, with clear instructions provided on how everything should be placed. You will also need to collect the items from a vehicle which I plan to have parked at the venue. There will be around 10 plastic tubs to take upstairs to a rooftop venue. Ideally looking for someone with a good eye for styling and presentation to help ensure everything looks neat and well placed. You will also be required to pack all the items and take back down into the car. Setup would start around 3pm and packing up would start around 9pm while everyone is on the dance floor.

Decoration and photography for proposal

$700

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

29th Jul 2026

I need someone to organize the decoration and atleast 1 hour photoshoot for a proposal event.

Barista Coffee

$220

South Melbourne, Victoria

29th Jul 2026

We require a Barista to assist us Start 8am to 3pm. Experienced and well presented. Good communication skills

Help with styling

$200

Sydney NSW 2067, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Hi Liss, Quick note before we go further - we're not looking for a one-off task. This is a regular ongoing role, about 20-30 hours a week across weekdays. We're Goldpac, a small home staging company in Castle Hill. We prepare houses for sale across Sydney: making beds, placing cushions and decor, hanging artwork, getting rooms photo-ready. Between properties there's warehouse work at our Castle Hill base - checking stock, sorting returns, keeping things in order. Rate as per the listing (35/hr), paid weekly. Three quick questions to see if we're a fit: 1. How many weekdays could you realistically commit to over the next few months? 2. Do you have your own car? (Sites are all around Sydney) 3. What draws you to this kind of work? If it's really just one-off gigs you're after, no hard feelings - just want to save us both time. Val

Events Helper

$155

Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Looking for a friendly, reliable event helper to assist at a function being held at a club in the St George area. Date: Friday 31 July Time: Approximately 5pm – 8:30 pm negotiable Responsibilities: Welcome guests on arrival. Check guests in using a paper guest list Assist with door ticket sales using a card reader (training provided). Encourage guests to take part in a fun interactive activity throughout the evening. Answer basic guest questions and direct people into the function. Help create a smooth, organised and welcoming arrival experience. You should be: Friendly and confident interacting with people. Well presented and reliable. Happy to approach and engage with guests. Punctual and professional. Dress: Smart casual. Black or black and white preferred to complement the event. Comfortable closed-toe shoes recommended. I'll provide a quick briefing before guests arrive, so you'll know exactly what to do. Previous customer service, hospitality or event experience is preferred but not essential. Please include a brief summary of your relevant experience when applying. Thankyou!

Serve drinks small group 4 hrs Kurrajong

$250

Kurrajong NSW 2758, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Need someone to serve drinks for a small group gathering in a private residence in Kurrajong All mature professional men

Event waiter/food prep/manager

$300

Bringelly NSW 2556, Australia

29th Jul 2026

I’m looking for a reliable, friendly and organised person to help at my husband’s 30th birthday celebration on Saturday, 26 September in Bringelly. Duties include: • Preparing and plating food • Keeping the kitchen clean and organised throughout the night • Washing dishes and loading/unloading the dishwasher • Restocking platters and serving items as needed • Cleaning up spills and keeping benches tidy • Assisting with general organisation behind the scenes so the hosts can enjoy the party • Helping with pack-up at the end of the evening This is a behind-the-scenes role to keep everything running smoothly while guests enjoy themselves.

Waitering Staff for Private Function

$300

Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Looking for a team of 2 x experienced friendly, bubbly hospitality staff for our son's 21st Birthday Party this Saturday Night. 7pm- 11.00pm - serving food (roaming hot platters) - pouring wine - collecting glasses and washing them so clean glasses available - keeping kitchen wiped down and tidy - general assistance in helping host with food and drinks. - $60 per hour per person ($480 total)

Very professional and helpful, would definitely recommend!

Dinner Party Help

$150

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

We are hosting a Christmas in July dinner on Saturday night and would like some help - clearing dinner plates - serving dessert - topping up wine/drinks - washing and drying plates, cutlery and glasses and pots and pans - packing away left over food - removing rubbish - wipe down benches and ensure kitchen is clean at the end Approx 7-9pm (may be earlier if it’s all done).

Great help, communicated well, would recommend.

Balloons to fill a managers office

$100

Gladesville NSW 2111, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Hi Can anyone attend gladesville to fill a managers office with balloons. This must happen asap. Dont mind if its helium or normal air. Thankd

Great work and service

Bar attendant for private party

$250

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Needing a well presented experienced bar attendant for serving drinks at a private party, Basic drinks but wanting someone comfortable behind a bar, eager and friendly From 5pm until 8pm

Amazing, so helpful, and got it done

Help me host my dinner party

$400

Oakbank SA, Australia

16th Jul 2026

I have a birthday party coming up this Saturday. I could really use having a second-in-command to help me ensure everything runs smoothly so that I don't have to stress about hosting 30 ppl and actually get to enjoy the event. I would ask for your help for various tasks like; getting things set up before the event begins, to help me with the drinks DURING the event (passing beers and basic drinks, not really mixing complicated drinks), and a bit of cleanup throughout and after the event is done. So about 8 hrs total. From 4pm to 12am this Saturday.

He's was always very polite and did an excellent job.

Assistance in serving a food buffet

$150

Minto NSW 2566, Australia

14th Jul 2026

For approximately three hours Serving a buffet onto plates Will be working with other people Neat and tidy Own transport would be best 11 AM to 2 PM

Thankyou for your help today, look forward working with you again 👍👍👍

Bar staff required for event

$100

Beaconsfield, New South Wales

8th Jul 2026

Wait staff required for one off architectural networking event, from 6-9pm

Sofia was lovely to work with, great attention to detail, polite and friendly. Would definitely book again for our next event.

Barista/Kitchen hand

$25

Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia

6th Jul 2026

Waverley Hockey club requires a person who is experienced with kitchen maintenance, food handling and barista skills. This can be an ongoing position to the applicant successful. We open our canteen for junior/senior games on the weekends and require someone to handle the canteen and its facilities independently. This will more than likely be Saturday mornings, and gaps between regular staff. ($25/hour) please note that payment is organized internally

Very helpful and efficient in the kitchen

Party Greeter

$100

Surry Hills, New South Wales

5th Jul 2026

Having a party in an office that is securely locked - need a greeter to sit downstairs and let party guests in. Party starts at 6.30 - need someone for 1.5/2 hours

Chloe was awesome - highly recommend

Assist with dinner party

$80

Paddington NSW, Australia

4th Jul 2026

Assist with tidying up during dinner party for 9 people, load dishwasher, wipe surfaces & general assist for a couple of hours! Will tip if do great job :) also will be fun!!

Excellent - amazing - will use again!!! He used his initiative to get the job done super efficiently! Thank you Abi 🙏

Dish washer / kitchen hand

$150

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

I have an event on Saturday that needs a kitchen hand to assist with washing of dishes as well as some basic kitchen tasks (putting things in oven and taking them out - approx 40 people in attendance for a dinner). Under bench commercial rack dishwasher is onsite to make this an easier task. Person will need to attend 6.30pm until 9.30pm (3hrs). Event is in the city near Martin Place. Reposted as previous person cancelled on me.

Amazing person to work with. Highly recommended.

Photo Booth attendant

$140

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

I need someone to work as a photo booth attendant/ brand ambassador on Saturday 4th July from 4.15pm to 7.15pm (3hrs in total). No photography experience necessary as I will be there and give quick training. It is very easy to run. Your job will be to greet guests and welcome them into the photo booth, then click photo on the screen and give them the photo printout. This will be a branded event at Paddington Town Hall. You must be reliable and friendly with a good understanding of English.

Very punctual, fun and did what was needed.