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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

Hospitality staff

$40

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Product launch night Serving canapés and drinks No heating - food just serve must be in black skirt or slacks white or black shirt. 7-10pm Price is $40 per hour I’m looking for 2 people

Barista needed for 2.5hrs - Bonnyrig

$120

Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Looking for a barista to make coffee and hot drinks for 2.5 hours, from 5:30-8pm. Need to come at 5:30 to get familiar with the setup and machine, event start at 6. Location in Bonnyrig. Coffee cart setup and ingredients are all provided. Will be a very busy event, so need to have very good and past experience as a barista. Potentially 200 guests.

Barista - private event

$250

North Avoca NSW 2260, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Looking for a barista with their own machine to come and make coffees for family the morning after our wedding, approximately 30 guests. All milks will be provided.

Bartender - cocktail maker

$350

Maida Vale WA 6057, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Bartender wanted for Hens to make cocktails (2-3 options) over 3/4hrs. Ideally can supply own equipment. We will provide alcohol/mixer ect. Someone with good energy.

Bartending and waitressing an event at home

$200

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Your help is required as follows 7:00pm to 8:30pm cocktails: 2 cocktails (tbc), one mocktail (tbc) and spirits with ice/mixers 8:30pm to 10:00pm: buffet dinner where I need you to bring over one type food being prepared on site over to the dinner table 10:00pm to 10:30pm: laying out the desserts Note: number of guests is 25

Looking for Indian wedding decorator

$10

Parkinson QLD 4115, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Looking for an Indian wedding decorator to decorate my house for a 'HALDI' ceremony. see below zero.. 4 -- 8 three >> eight ..9 -- three >> 5.. four -- three >>

Wait staff x2

$40

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Product launch night Serving canapés and drinks No heating - food just serve must be in black skirt or slacks white or black shirt. 7-10pm Price is $40 per hour I’m looking for 2 people

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:)

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!

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.

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

Help Needed – Serving Food & Drinks for private function

$400

Wishart QLD 4122, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Tasks include: * Serving drinks to guests * Serving food (all food will already be prepared) * Keeping serving areas tidy throughout the event * Cleaning up plates, glasses and general rubbish * Helping with the final clean-up at the end of the event We’ll have all the food and drinks supplied and ready to go, so no cooking or preparation is required—just helping everything run smoothly. If you have experience in hospitality, catering or event work, that’s a bonus, but it’s not essential. We’re mainly looking for friendly, reliable people with a positive attitude. The event is a engagement party and my partner and I would like to have someone help out behind the scenes so we don’t need to worry and can focus on having a good time with friends and family. Starting from 2pm finish at 6pm.

Helped and completed task as requested

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.