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Buy birthday balloons

$50

Amazing service and team! Went above and beyond and could not recommend them more!!! Communication was great service was great A++ 5 Star!!!

Female Bartender

$200

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Giselle was amazing and so helpful. We will definitely be using Giselle again at other events :)

2 x Staff to help out at an Event

$105

Dominica was very punctual and followed instructions very well

Cleaning dishes for a birthday party this evening

$150

Zac was right on the job as soon he got there !

Event loading in help Woollahra

$60

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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

Room decoration

$100

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Need to decorate the room for bride and groom in meriton paramatta

Bartender drinks and 2 cocktails

$200

Melbourne VIC 3037, Australia

20th Aug 2026

2 Cocktails and serve drinks Will have a bar but will need to bring own mixer as I only have 1 (not the best) Time from 2000-2300 Location is hillside The party is for a 40th birthday Or happy to offer 7pm till 11pm for $250

Serving food, washing and cleaning up after the lunch.

$150

Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

20th Aug 2026

We are providing a lunch for 100 people and need several people to serve the food, wash the dishes and generally clean up after the lunch

Bartender

$200

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Aug 2026

2 hour bartender to make drinks at a hens

Need a Barista in Canberra City

$200

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Need to have basic skills of barista And for tomorrow the shift will be 7-12

Retail Assistant for a one day pop-up clothing exhibition

$100

Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

20th Aug 2026

We need an assistant to assist all day with a pop-up Indian fashion apparel and jewellery exhibition on Whitehorse Road in Surrey Hills on 5th Sept. Hours will be 8:30am - 12:30pm. Will need to help with general duties all around - booth set-up with tables and chairs, setting up DIY change room partitions, help with setting up snacks and drinks in the kitchen, assist participating vendors and attending visitors etc.

Catering Staff Needed for Event

$150

Strathfield NSW 2135, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Catering Staff needed for pre wedding event- $150 per staff member 2 × Catering Staff | 12:45pm–3:30pm Duties include: * Being ready to serve guests from 1:00pm * Serving pre-made coffee and dessert to guests * Washing dishes and catering items * Removing rubbish throughout and at the end of the event * Packing leftover food into Tupperware containers provided * General catering clean-up and pack-down $150 per staff member | $300 total

Bar tender for 3 hours at the ambers port stephen's

$500

Port Stephens NSW 2315, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Bar tend for 3 hours at a hens party. there will be a bar and alcohol, just need somebody to make simple cocktails and serve drinks 3pm until 6pm

Help to decorate and clean prayer room

$120

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

16th Aug 2026

Hi, I urgently need some help this morning to decorate my prayer room with Indian décor and put up lights as shown in the photo. I am currently recovering from surgery, so it is difficult for me to climb, bend down, or put the decorations up myself. I would really appreciate a helper who is respectful of the prayer room and happy to remove their shoes outside before entering. I already have: - Indoor/outdoor tape - Command hooks - Cable hooks - Extension cord No tools are required. Thank you so much for your help.

Excellent services provided by Priyanka and Puneet

Untangle and String up Fairy lights

$60

Broadview SA 5083, Australia

16th Aug 2026

I have some fairy lights I tried to string up outside. I do not have the brain to make things look pretty and it became apparent they look terrible and they are tangled. I was hoping someone may have a better brain and hands for this to make them look nicer.

Exactly what I was hoping for - thank you!

Production Assistant for Filming

$200

Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Looking for a production assistant to help out for a day at Chatswood. We will be filming shoppers in the area and required someone to help out with various tasks on the day: 1. Gather shoppers for interviews 2. Ask them questions while they are being recorded (not you, you will be off camera) 3. Ensure they have signed model release forms and give them a gift card at the end 4. Once the interview videos are done, will need you to assist in being an extra on screen for b roll footage where we will be filming shopping and eating scenes 5. Will also need your help to film a video which shows you redeeming a free product (scanning QR code, entering competition, lining up and redeeming free product) Start time is 10am and aiming to finish by 4pm in Chatswood, walking distance from train station. You will also need to sign a model release form so we can use your footage on social media (Instagram, Facebook, RedNote) Ideally you have some experience in filming or acting or interviewing. Must dress well in smart casual attire, no sneakers or sandals. Ideally female.

Turned up on time and was helpful. Willing to go above and beyond. Will definitely be happy to work with her again :)

Event Assistant

$290

Bokarina QLD 4575, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Happy to help out! 8.30-3.30pm Thursday August 20th Thanks Nicole

Nicole is brilliant as always, we have had Nicole assist at many events and she is brilliantly quick and organised.

Art assistant for a team building workshop CBD Melbourne

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Aug 2026

Looking for someone to assist me in running a corporate art workshop. No art experience needed however we will need you to be bubbly, warm and welcoming. As an Assistant we require someone with people skills so recent past customer service experience and or teaching experience with a interest in art/craft/creativity and making things. You will be required to help with set up Of art materials, welcoming guests and reading out instructions, assist people’s inquiry and cleaning up . You’ll be required 4:45-6:30pm approximately. Less than 2 hours of help is needed. Looking for someone who can ideally assist again as there’s lots of opportunities for workshops in the near future with training for future tasks.

Liz was great at task and helped in making it a successful workshop:)

Experienced waiter to assist at the opening night of my art exhibition

$200

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

10th Aug 2026

I’m looking for a waiter to assist at the opening night of my art exhibition this Friday Date: Friday, 20th February Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm 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 reliable, friendly and great at his work. Highly recommend

Private Party Assistant – Food & Drink Service (6 PM – 10 PM)

$160

Revesby NSW 2212, Australia

5th Aug 2026

I’m hosting a private gathering at home this Saturday evening and looking for an experienced, reliable, and well-presented event host/server to help ensure everything runs smoothly so I can focus on my guests. Key Responsibilities: ⚬ Drink Service: Pouring and serving drinks (wine, beer, basic drinks, non-alcoholic options) and topping up glasses throughout the evening. ⚬ Food Service: Plating up, passing around finger food/canapés, setting out dishes, and keeping food areas well-stocked and looking great. ⚬ Guest Accommodation: Welcoming guests, offering drinks upon arrival, and ensuring everyone feels attended to and comfortable. ⚬ Light Tidying: Clearing empty glasses, plates, and napkins during the party, and light cleanup in the kitchen area as needed. Requirements: ⚬ Experience: Prior experience in hospitality, event serving, or private party assistance is essential. ⚬ Presentation: Neat, professional, and well-groomed appearance (Smart casual or all-black attire—e.g., black shirt and pants). ⚬ Attitude: Warm, friendly, proactive, and polite with a high level of customer service. ⚬ Punctuality: Must arrive on time at 6:00 PM sharp.

5 star will hire again

Wait Staff x 2 For 30th Surprise Sunday Afternoon 2-7pm $300 EACH

$300

Blakehurst NSW 2221, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Need 2 x Wait staff What? Surprising wife for 30th birthday at new house, Music and top sushi chef making sushi for everyone! They serve their sushi. You: Serve drinks, champagne, wine , beers, soft drinks in cans, waters + Clear empties etc just waiting to the guests. A BONUS if you have wine glasses that can be be supplied or serving trays?! No cocktails Blakehurst 2221 230 Guest Arrive 3PM surprise Would like you there 2PM familiarise etc and prepare We will supply drinks Finish approx 630/7PM can stay later if runs later for hourly rate!

Amazing! You can not ask for more from someone! Super polite, came early , left late, everybody commented saying how great she was! If I could give 6 stars I would!

Kitchen Fairy / Waitstaff for 50th Birthday Dinner – Black Rock

$220

Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

4th Aug 2026

We’re looking for a friendly, experienced hospitality person to help at a relaxed 50th birthday dinner at our home in Black Rock this Saturday. Duties include: • Pour wine, beer and soft drinks. • Keep drinks topped up throughout the evening. • Clear plates, glasses and serving dishes. • Assist with serving food and dessert. • Keep the kitchen tidy and organised. • Load and unload the dishwasher as needed. • Leave the kitchen clean and tidy at the end of the evening.

Sascha was amazing help. She was confident and friendly and helped out with the dinner party with a smile. Thanks Sascha!

Party assistant needed for 4 hours casual role.

$108

Oakleigh South VIC 3167, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Party Assistant Needed. 4 Hour Casual Role We are looking for a reliable and energetic party assistant to help at a private event. Date: Saturday, 15 August Time: Evening, approximately 4 hours Location: Oakleigh South Duties include: • Assisting the bartender by quickly collecting and rinsing glasses. • Helping serve food to guests. • Clearing plates, glasses, and rubbish throughout the event. • Keeping the party area tidy and organised. • Assisting with general cleaning during the event. • Helping pack up and clean the venue at the end of the party. • Other general tasks as required to help the event run smoothly. You will be a great fit if you are: • Friendly and well presented. • Reliable and punctual. • Happy to stay busy and take initiative. • Comfortable working in a fast paced environment. • Able to lift light items and be on your feet for most of the shift. Previous hospitality or event experience is preferred but not essential. If you are interested, please send a short message with your name, any relevant experience, and your availability.

Sascha came to our house party and did an amazing job. She was very switched on and excellent at her work.

Event Helper - Friday Evening

$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!

Great attention to detail, communication & initiative. Exactly what you need as an event helper. Felt very supported. Lovely person too.

Wait staff for a home party

$200

Labrador QLD 4215, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Having a family and friends birthday function with approx 35 adults and 6 kids and require 1 very capable, friendly and organized person to assist with arranging food, clean up, etc. Finger food is being catered for but just needs re-heating up in oven and arranging onto trays and table. No need to serve unless feel the need to. Person I am looking for would have had experience with a function on their own. Someone who is very well presented, motivated, friendly and works well on their own. Being a home party I don’t envisage much stress as everyone is friendly and accommodating but I would like whoever comes along to take initiative and do what needs doing without being asked all the time. As the hostess I would like to be able to enjoy our party and friends without worrying about working in the kitchen and tidying up, etc. Party starts at 2pm so would like start to be around 1.30pm with a 4 hour window and may be extended to 6 hours if required.

Sophie was brilliant. She helped host a family party with 35 plus adults and she didn’t miss a beat. Very well presented, a great communicator and a lovely young woman. We had the best time knowing our party was in great hands with Sophie at the helm.