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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

What's the average cost of a staffing service

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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

Hiring Barista

$660

Sydney NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2026

We are a co-working space located in Sydney CBD and are seeking a barista for 4 days—4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th May—from 8:00am to 1:00pm each day. Requirements: strong customer service and time management skills. Dress code: black and white attire, with punctuality expected. Pay: $165 per day for the 4 days.

Party assistant

$150

Williamstown VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone with hospitality skills to help set up, serve drinks and clean up for a private party.

Marry Me- Proposal setup- Manly

$500

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Looking for proposal set up.

Graduation flowers

$30

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Beautiful bouquet for a male graduate

Mobile nail care for nursing home resident

$30

Capel Sound VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

nail care for a resident in a nursing home to be ongoing perhaps every 4-6 weeks

Bartender

$300

Craigieburn VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Skilled bartender to make cocktails from 7pm to 12pm

Bartender / mixologist for at home-event

$250

Cherrybrook, New South Wales

24th Apr 2026

Total supply of ingredients and alcohol. Service of 2-3 signature cocktails and spirit based drinks on requests. Engagement party - adults only event. Must be qualified and tools are preferred. Service time 1.30pm - 5pm

🎨 Kids Activity Assistant – School Holidays & Events (Sydney)

$25

Strathfield NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Looking for friendly, reliable assistants to help run children’s craft activities during school holidays and seasonal events across Sydney. Duties include: • Setting up tables and chairs • Registering children using a computer/tablet • Assisting kids with craft activities (painting, planting, decorating) • Wiping down tables and keeping the area tidy • Chatting with and assisting parents • Pack-down at end of shift Shifts & Pay: • 4-hour shifts • $25 per hour ($100 per day) • Daytime work between 10am–4pm Requirements (must have): ✔ Working With Children Check (WWCC) ✔ ABN ✔ Confident with kids and customer interaction ✔ Comfortable using a computer/tablet Must 16 and over Work available every school holidays + seasonal events (Mother’s Day, Lunar New Year, Christmas). Please apply with confirmation of WWCC + ABN and brief relevant experience. Suits school students / teachers

Party Assistant Needed for 4-Year-Old Birthday (Tomorrow)

$100

Liverpool NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Hi, I’m looking for a friendly and reliable person to assist during my son’s 4th birthday party. Decorations are already done — I just need someone to help things run smoothly on the day. Tasks include: * Helping serve food/snacks to kids and guests * Assisting with simple kids activities/games * Keeping an eye on kids during playtime * Helping manage small things (cake time, organising kids, etc.) * Light clean-up during and after the party

Ashwin has a very positive attitude and was great to work with. He was professional, friendly, and completed the task efficiently. I’m happy with the result and would definitely recommend him

Bar tender

$35

Tamarama NSW 2026, Australia

15th Apr 2026

I need somebody to serve premade cocktails for a party of 30. Start at 1:30 for four hrs.

Sophie was absolutely brilliant. She understood what I needed before I asked so I let her take over my party. I can’t wait to have her in my home again. I can’t recommend her highly enough

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! ☺️

Waiter / waitress for a birthday party

$200

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Hi! I’m hosting a small party and need bartending / waiting support for 3-3.5hrs (7-10:30pm) No bartending experience needed, but simple mixing will be required. Expected tasks Help wirh basic setup of bar area Assist, guests, pour and/of mix drinks Help maintain a basic level of order by collecting glasses, and rubbish Please over 18 only due to alcohol handling We will have food for the guests, you will be welcome to it too Event is in North Melbourne

Cass was amazing Showed up early and did an amazing job 100 will book again Thanks!!

🍸 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

Wedding Vendor Assistance

$120

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Rebooking task between Sunwoo and Simone

She is amazing!!! Thank you so much

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.

Bump In - Freelance florist / event stylist

$150

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

5th Apr 2026

I need someone to set up a party for me at a restaurant in Fitzroy. You will need to pick up the items from my house, deliver to venue and set them up there. All items are provided (floral arrangements, candles and candle sleeves) you just need to transport and set them up per an agreed plan 1. Arrive house in west Melbourne (3k from venue) and pick up approx 3 boxes and flowers 2. Set up flowers and around 4 dozen candles. Flowers are arranged just need to be put in water 3. Needs to be done at the venue at 5.30pm Saturday 18 April Happy for it to be one or two people but must have event experience and references and must have track record on here

Natalie is an incredible florist. She helped me with an event I was stressed about but was so easy to work with, understood the vision and produced amazing work. Thank you!

Pick up event dishes, wash off‑site & return – St Kilda

$300

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Private event in St Kilda on 17/04/2026. We need help after the event with: - 100 flute glasses - 180 wine glasses - 180 tumblers - 180 dinner plates - 180 dessert plates - 720 pieces of cutlery All items are ours (not hired). We need someone with a suitable kitchen (or facility) to pick everything up at 11pm on 17/04/2026, take it away, wash and dry it off‑site, and then repack it carefully into our tubs/boxes. There is no rush to return the items – we’re happy for everything to be returned within a few days after the event, at a time that suits you. Please provide a fixed‑price quote including: - Collection from St Kilda at 11pm, 17/04/2026 - Off‑site washing and drying - Careful repacking - Return of all items within the week

Very communicative & easy to work with