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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

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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.

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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

Balloon garland

$200

Guildford WA 6055, Australia

16th May 2026

Need someone for balloon garland for 40th birthday celebrations

2 x bartenders

$600

Warriewood NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

needing 2 x bartenders for wedding reception 6hrs: arrive at 4.30pm, finish at 10.30pm

Bartender for the night

$500

Westmeadows VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

Bartender for the night for a 30th

Need a 'stage hand' for unique idea on saturday nights

$100

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

16th May 2026

wishing to do a 'ute' tour with lights and pa. On a saturday night. Must have previous stage hand knowledge and how lights and PA work. Simple gig.

Party helper

$180

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

16th May 2026

I need someone to work from 12:30 to 4:30pm to help in the kitchen for an event at Burwood Reserve. Requirement to heat hot food, plate up food & general clean up of plates & dishes

Waiter/ waitress to serve food and drink at birthday event

$140

Macquarie Links NSW 2565, Australia

16th May 2026

Birthday event at community centre. Will require waiter/ waitress from 5pm to 8:30pm. There will be a gentleman making woodfired pizzas from his pizza trailer on site. Your main role will be to run the freshly made pizzas from the trailer, to indoors, and serve pizzas to guests. Additional roles: - During downtime (e.g. if there is a pause on pizza production), serving other canapes, desserts or other cocktail foods as required by event host - During downtime, checking to see whether assistance is required with service of drinks - Running empty pizza service trays back to the pizza trailer when required Qualities/ skills required: - Ability to recall pizza flavours and toppings - Proactivity - Effective communication with pizza chef - Warm, friendly and effective communication with guests - Hospitality background preferable - Physical stamina: Able to walk back and forth from pizza trailer to community centre multiple times, for period of ~3 hours - Safe food handling Hourly rate $40 per hour.

Fashion Styling & Shoot Assistant Needed

$50

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

Looking for a styling/shoot assistant to help at upcoming editorial shoots, billboard shoots, runway events, and fashion week preparations for my international fashion brand, Fierce & Flawless Couture. We are looking for someone organised, calm under pressure, and passionate about fashion/editorial environments. Tasks may include: * steaming gowns * helping with fittings * organising accessories * helping dress models * keeping garments organised * assisting backstage/on set * helping direct models to hair & makeup * helping younger models feel comfortable * grabbing waters/snacks when needed * helping maintain organisation during shoots/events * carrying garments/accessories between locations * general fashion production assistance This role is perfect for someone wanting experience in: * fashion * styling * editorial shoots * runway/events * creative production Would love someone: * reliable * friendly * organised * proactive * calm in fast-paced environments * with an eye for aesthetics/detail Experience is a bonus but not required — attitude and energy matter most. Potential for ongoing work across future shoots, billboard campaigns, runway events, and international fashion week projects. Location: Melbourne VIC Please send: * a little about yourself * any experience/photos/work * Instagram/socials if comfortable

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

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!

Bar and food service for work event

$150

Woollahra NSW, Australia

29th Apr 2026

Hi! I’m looking for someone to help serve drinks/food and assist with set up/tidy up at a work function for 25 people. The event is Tuesday, 5 May 2026 from 5pm - 8:30pm in Woollahra. The Task: Mainly to help serve drinks (champagne, wine), and pre-prepared food/platters. Assist with clean up during and at the end of the event. It’s a relaxed event, so mostly just need someone comfortable helping where needed. Please let me know your experience when applying. Thank you!

Patricia helped to serve food and drinks at our work event. Punctual and attentive. Thank you!

Setup and serve food at a kids party

$200

Brighton VIC, Australia

27th Apr 2026

Need some help for a kids 4yo birthday party. From 10am to 5pm You will be doing: - setting up decorations and party stuff - help prepare and take out some kids snacks - clean up throughout the day - make sure the kids food and drinks are ready and served when needed

Amazing help thanks!

Friendly door host needed Wednesday 29th in Gosford

$250

Gosford NSW, Australia

27th Apr 2026

Looking for a warm, well-presented and reliable person to greet and register guests at my personal development presentation at Gosford RSL 🕒 Time: 6pm – 11pm 📍 Location: Gosford RSL 💰 Pay: $50/hr ($250 total) Duties: * Welcome guests at the door * Tick off names on a guest list * Assist with sign-in and hand out envelopes * Collect forms and payments at the end * Be happy, friendly, and professional No experience needed—just good vibes and punctuality! Message me if you’re free and tell me a little about yourself 😊 If you’re applying, please also include a link to your Instagram (or a recent photo) so we can get a feel for your presentation.

Angela was amazing. Very professional super friendly to all my guests and created a wonderful environment for everybody. We definitely employ again.

Friendly door host needed 28th April Newcastle

$250

Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia

27th Apr 2026

Looking for a warm, well-presented and reliable person to greet and register guests at my personal development presentation at Novotel Newcastle Beach. 🕒 Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm 📍 Location: Novotel Newcastle Beach 💰 Pay: $50/hr ($250 total) Duties: * Welcome guests at the door * Tick off names on a guest list * Assist with sign-in and hand out envelopes * Collect forms and payments at the end * Be happy, friendly, and professional No experience needed—just good vibes and punctuality! Message me if you’re free and tell me a little about yourself 😊 If you’re applying, please also include a link to your Instagram (or a recent photo) so we can get a feel for your presentation.

Grace was amazing to work with. She was professional well presented and did a great job hosting my event. Would have her back any time I’m next in Newcastle. Thanks so much, Grace.

Need a drink server to serve 70 people at my grandpas 91st birthday

$100

Gladesville NSW 2111, Australia

27th Apr 2026

There will be 2 drink areas, will need to serve drinks from these areas and also may need to walk around to offer drinks to people. 10am to 2pm. This ad is for a second person.

Lovely person to help around a party

Door host at a startup party in Surry Hills

$120

Surry Hills, New South Wales

27th Apr 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 Surry Hills/Darlinghurst. After check in complete we will need help with other party items like helping with the food etc. 28 April 5.30-8.30pm We look forward to working with someone awesome!

Poppi was amazing and went above and beyond to make the party a big hit!

Bartending for 50 guests for a 40th Birthday party

$250

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

26th Apr 2026

I'll be celebrating my 40th Birthday (yay!) on the 2nd of May between 7pm and 11pm. It's on a private rooftop and I will be providing the drinks and the glassware. I'm looking for someone that can make the following: - G&T - Aperol Spritz - Negroni - Amoretto Sours - Pour wine I’d also like to provide guests jam donut shots on arrival.

Lidy was an amazing help with the bar. Knew exactly how to pour the drinks and was very personable. Would highly recommend her service