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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

Jindi is great individual and photographer

Birthday & family Photographs one hour

$100

N.M was great to work with! I would highly recommend her services.

Bar staff for serving food and drinks

$160

We had Liz and Andy for a 60th birthday and they were fantastic. The event ran smoothly thanks to their help. All the guests had praise for them and we can’t thank them enough!

60th birthday tea party serving and clean up

$400

Outstanding. Service was exceptional. Thank you fur making my event a standout success. Cannot recommend their services more highly. Thank you both so much. I will definitely be using your services again

Mixologist Bartender

$200

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Top Staffing related questions

Hiring staff through recruitment 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 or require assistance marketing a one-time campaign. 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 our 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 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

EVENT STAFF NEEDED

$150

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Need an extra set of hands TONIGHT 🙌 Looking for someone to help with: 🎟 Ticket scanning 💻 Online sales tracking 💵 Door ticket sales Fast-paced club environment, good vibes. Must be switched on and ready to go today. Hit me up ASAP if keen.

Coffee cart and barista for school Mother’s Day breakfast

$500

North Willoughby NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2026

We are organising our annual school Mother’s Day breakfast and need a coffee cart and barista for 2 hours. Estimated about 100-150 coffees. Looking for an all inclusive agreement (operator, all consumables, coffee cart, etc)

Help with a party

$200

Cammeray NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2026

birthday party. want someone to serve drinks, help clean up etc

Decorating for my son birthday

$250

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Hi everyone The balloon agency just cancelled last minutes so I am looking for balloon decoration and backdrop hire for my son birthday tomorrow The party starts at 12pm so I need the decoration to be ready before 1130am Please only offer if you are able to commit with the time

Barista- proficent with making coffee and berverages

$300

Sandringham VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

full shift on sunday for a small cosy cafe. making coffee and beverages

Hospitality worker

$150

Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Help in pizza takeaway shop. Taking orders, cutting pizza, boxing. For today 4-9pm

Two Bar Staff Cocktail makers - 3 hours must experienced

$600

Glen Iris, Victoria

18th Apr 2026

Party at home 60 people - 2 cocktail makers to serve cocktail with experience. Two on offer. 6.30 pm start for party so 6 pm arrival. Bar will be set up with glasses and cocktail shakers

Two year old bluey birthday decor setup

$200

Maidstone VIC 3012, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Create and setup personalised Ballon garland and other bluey themed balloons and decorations.

Bartender Required for a Private Event

$200

Sydney, New South Wales

10th Apr 2026

We need a professional bartender for up to 4 hours between 6pm - 10pm to include the barware tools (shakers, muddler, bar spoon, strainer). We will provide alcohol, ice and soft drinks / limes etc. It's for a friend's birthday at a hotel in the Sydney CBD around 5 people so very small gathering.

Thank you Brianna. Amazing service, her attention to detail in cocktail make was awesome. Thanks for making our night so much fun. Highly recommended! ☺️

🍸 Cocktail Curator (RSA Required) – Black Tie Opening Event

$250

Maroochydore QLD, Australia

8th Apr 2026

We’re hosting the official opening of The Station Pilates Maroochydore and are looking for a polished, confident Cocktail Curator to deliver a premium New York-style bar experience ✨ This is a high-energy, aesthetic event with a mix of members, local business owners, and influencers — so presentation and presence matter. You’re not just serving drinks — you’re part of the atmosphere. What we’re looking for: Experienced Cocktail Curator / Mixologist Valid RSA (Required) Confident, friendly, and engaging Comfortable working in an influencer-style, social environment Efficient service during busy arrival periods Event Details: 📍 Maroochydore ⏰ Approx 3.5 hours (evening event) 👯‍♀️ Boutique wellness + influencer crowd Drinks Focus: 🍸 Espresso Martinis (must be able to make these perfectly – hero drink of the night) 🍷 White & red wine service 🥂 Light spritz-style cocktails 🍹 One elevated non-alcoholic option We will provide: All alcohol + ingredients Glassware Bar set-up (Bonus if you bring your own bar tools – shaker, jigger etc.) Dress Code: Black tie, elevated + polished All black outfit Tailored, clean, minimal Think NYC cocktail bar energy ✨ Event Timing: 📍 Maroochydore ⏰ 5:30pm – 8:30pm (event time) ⏳ Approx. 4 hours total (including setup) Arrival: 5:00pm for setup and briefing

Felix is amazing and everyone loved him 🤩

Event runner

$300

South Brisbane QLD, Australia

8th Apr 2026

We need an event runner who can run errands during a training event which runs between 8am and 4pm Your tasks will include going to collect coffees, moving chairs and tables, organising nametags, liaising with catering teams, and generally helping the EVENT coordinators EVENT is a training session for artificial intelligence training program

Sharnie was great! Will use again

Bartender with RSA for tradeshow

$250

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

7th Apr 2026

We are requiring a RSA qualified bartender to shake pre-batched cocktails at a trade show from 5pm to 9pm

Giselle was a great asset to our trade show as a bartender. Would definitely have her back in a heartbeat.

Bar staff for birthday party

$200

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Bar staff for home 40th birthday party

Bec was wonderful for our event. She was on time, professional and had excellent customer service. Highly recommend!

Waiter and dishwasher for lunch on 12/4. South Yarra. 5 hrs.

$200

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Waiting and washing dishes for lunch with 24 people. Will be a buffet lunch.

Rebecca is outstanding. No hesitation in recommending her. Will work with her again.

Party helper all rounder

$120

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Help required to set up party and assist with picking up food and distributing food & drinks to kids and parents. Including pack up post party. Help required from 5:30-8:30pm, Saturday 11th April

Anita was super friendly and helpful. Our party went very smoothly with her help. Highly recommend her!

Bump out for a wedding

$175

Woolwich NSW 2110, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Looking for a fit, well presented, reliable & polite person to help us with bumping out a wedding. Tasks include collecting candles, vases and pots of flowers and loading into our van. Maximum would be 10:15 pm-11:30pm on site, plus travel. I can also offer a lift to the venue if you live anywhere on route between Eastern Subs to Woolwich.

Thanks Chloe, it was great to have your help for the wedding bump out.

Event Cleaner

$60

Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia

25th Mar 2026

We will be holding an event for 25 people and will need a few people to assist with the following tasks after to be able to clear the event space promptly. The following tasks would include: * Dispose of all disposable plates and food items into bins * Collect cups and place into basket * Gather and take all rubbish downstairs * Asssist in stacking and moving all chairs to the lobby (downstairs door area) The event would end at 8pm and we would have roughly an hour at which we will need to clear the space. So we would require the person from 8pm to 9pm.

Evelyn was absolutely the best cleaner we could have asked for. She arrived right on time, was incredibly efficient, and made a huge difference on the day. Her attention to detail and willingness to help with anything we needed really stood out. She took so much stress off our shoulders and kept everything running smoothly. I would highly recommend Evelyn to anyone needing help

Create balloon garland & deliver

$200

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to make a balloon garland for me and delivery it on Friday 27th to Fitzroy! Happy to pay for the bits and pieces. Preferably white, pink & gold balloons :)

Tori did an amazing job

Wait staff for a 40th Birthday Party

$300

Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

24th Mar 2026

1 person for a 40th Birthday Party (house party) Would like them to clean up along the way (bottles in bin, top up ice etc), heat up some food and put out, clean kitchen, top up drinks in ice buckets etc Needed from 3.30-9.30pm Party is 80’s theme Someone ideally with experience in this and done before.

Great service and super friendly

Waitressing

$27

Airport West VIC 3042, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

We’ve recently converted our warehouse into a small event venue and are looking for a couple of roaming staff to join our team. The role is hands-on and varies depending on the event, but generally includes waitressing, clearing and resetting buffet tables, collecting plates and glasses, washing up, and helping out wherever needed on the day. Most of our events are buffet-style, so we’re really looking for reliable, proactive people who can keep things tidy, look after guests, and help everything run smoothly behind the scenes. Ideally Melbourne-based, with ongoing work available and opportunities to also assist with our event styling jobs when needed. Let me know if this sounds like something you’d be interested in. First shift Saturday 28 March 7:30pm - 12:30am 27ph

Very hardworking and reliable, loved there work.