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Recent Staffing reviews in South East Melbourne

Andrea was great, was way early on time and very efficient in helping us.

Waitress/Helper Kids Birthday Party

$120

Excellent, thanks Neil

Help lift light/medium backdrop into home

$40

Laura was fantastic! The kids absolutely loved her. Her mannerisms and joy are well suited to this role.

Facepainting

$100

Amazing person , lovely photos . Highly recommended

Photographer

$50

Aislinn is amazing. She attended most of work at our part spontaneously. She was polite, kind and very helpful. I will ask her help again if I organise another event. Thank you Aislinn !

Waitress/helper for a party

$200

What's the average cost of a staffing service in South East Melbourne

$130 - $282

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$130

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$200

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$282

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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.

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 in South East Melbourne

Bartender Needed for Birthday at Home

$25

Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Looking for a friendly and reliable bartender to serve drinks at a private birthday party in Chadstone. All alcohol, mixers, ice, glassware and cocktail-making equipment (including shakers) will be provided. You just need to bring yourself! Duties include: - Making simple cocktails and mixed drinks - Pouring wine, spirits and other drinks - Serving guests throughout the event - Keeping the bar area clean and tidy Ideally looking for someone with previous bartending experience who is friendly, efficient and comfortable working at a private birthday party at home. My listing price is for the first hour and we can discuss further how many additional hours might be required after for additional payment - thanks!

Bartender for Sat 31/10, 1-5PM

$40

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

24th Oct 2026

Day: Sat 31/10 Time: 1-5 PM Location: Glen Waverley / Southbank Event: Baby shower Guests: ~30

Waitress to heat up and give out finger food at a 60th birthday

$250

Botanic Ridge VIC 3977, Australia

24th Oct 2026

We’re having a 60th birthday party for about 50 - 60 guests. We would like a waitress to heat up various finger foods eg party pies, mini sausage rolls, etc and walk around with a tray offering the food to our guests for around 4 hours. 7:30pm to 11:30pm Sat 28/11/2026

Diwali party helper needed in Mount Waverley, 6–10 pm.

$120

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

23rd Oct 2026

Diwali Party Helper Needed | Mount Waverley We are looking for a reliable, organised and proactive person to help during our Diwali party at home in Mount Waverley. Date: Saturday, 24 October Start time: 6:00 pm Finish time: Between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm Duties include: * Warming up prepared food and ensuring it is ready to serve. * Serving food and drinks to guests. * Keeping the kitchen, living areas and other rooms tidy throughout the evening. * Checking and cleaning toilets as required. * Clearing used plates, glasses and rubbish. * Helping with general tidying and ensuring everything runs smoothly during the party. No cooking or food preparation is required. All food will be prepared in advance. The role is mainly about serving guests, keeping the house clean and tidy, and helping things run smoothly. Preference: Someone with hospitality, catering or event experience who is friendly, presentable, attentive to detail and comfortable working in a busy home environment. Please mention your relevant experience and hourly rate when making an offer.

Bartender / cocktail maker for private event

$400

Oakleigh South VIC 3167, Australia

22nd Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced bartender / cocktail maker for a private event. For approx 5hrs. 7.30pm onwards

Experienced Cocktail Bartender Needed for Engagement Party

$550

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

21st Oct 2026

I’m looking for an experienced and friendly cocktail bartender for my engagement celebration in Glen Waverley, Melbourne. Event Details * Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026 * Time: 6:30 pm onwards * Location: Glen Waverley, VIC * Event: Engagement celebration * Guests: Approximately 30–40 people What I’m Looking For * Experience making a range of cocktails. * Ability to serve drinks efficiently and professionally. * Friendly, approachable and well-presented. * Confident managing a bar at a private event. * Able to assist with basic bar setup and pack-down. I am happy to provide the alcohol and mixers Ideally, I’m looking for someone who can help create a cocktail menu featuring a selection of popular cocktails and serve them throughout the evening.

Bartending for a private event

$1,000

Mount Burnett VIC 3781, Australia

21st Oct 2026

120 people at a private mansion From 4-11pm I need 2-3 bartenders

Bartender to serve drinks

$350

Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia

20th Oct 2026

Bartender Required – Private Dinner | Saturday 14 November Looking for a friendly, experienced bartender for a private dinner at a home in Melbourne, starting at 5 pm (so set up before that) You will be in a weather proof undercover indoor/outdoor patio style set up Duties include serving wine, beer, spirits and simple mixed drinks. No cocktails required. All alcohol will be provided. Ideally seeking someone who can bring their own glassware and ice, and clean and take away their glassware afterwards. Separate sink access and cleaning supplies can be provided. We can also provide a trestle table and basic bar setup if needed. But if you're able to bring then that is even better. Happy to negotiate arrangements. RSA qualification preferred. Please quote for both 3-hour and 4-hour service, specifying what's included and any additional costs (including setup, cleaning, transport and Airtasker fees). Thank you!

Experienced Stage Lighting Technician Needed – Church Setup (Lynbrook)

$150

Lynbrook VIC 3975, Australia

19th Oct 2026

We are looking for an experienced stage lighting technician or someone with professional lighting setup experience to assist us at our church in Lynbrook, VIC. We have an existing stage lighting setup in the area where our choir performs and where preaching takes place. However, we would like to improve the lighting to achieve a more professional, balanced and visually appealing result. Our main goal is to ensure the stage is properly illuminated and that our video recordings, livestreams and photographs are captured clearly, with good lighting and image quality. What we need help with: * Assessing our current stage lighting setup. * Adjusting and positioning the existing lights for better coverage. * Improving lighting for choir performances, preaching and video recording. * Eliminating unwanted shadows, uneven lighting and poor lighting conditions. * Recommending any additional lights or equipment if necessary. * Helping us achieve a clean, professional stage lighting setup. Ideally, we would like someone who has experience with church lighting, event production, stage lighting, theatre lighting or video production lighting. Budget and Pricing: We are flexible with pricing and happy to discuss a reasonable arrangement. We would prefer someone to visit our church first, assess our existing equipment and advise us on what needs to be adjusted, improved or purchased. From there, we can discuss the overall cost based on the work required, any additional equipment and the time involved. Location: Lynbrook, Victoria If you have relevant experience, please reach out and tell us a little about the lighting setups you have worked on. We look forward to working with someone who can help us achieve a professional lighting result for our church services.

Party helper

$25

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

19th Oct 2026

As mentioned need as a helping hand

Party helper

$50

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

18th Oct 2026

Need a helper for a birthday party in the kitchen - cleaning dishes.

Wedding decoration placement Cranbourne

$250

Cranbourne VIC 3977, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Need someone to put 8 artificial centrepiece on the reception table and put two artificial pieces on the arbour for wedding ceremony. Super easy job for any creative person. Items are lightweight and fit in a sedan. Pick up in Greensborough Placement in Cranbourne venue

She did a good job. Creative person

Event host for hire

$200

Cranbourne West VIC 3977, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Needing an event host for Friday event 1000-1400 for a senior event

John is very excellent and provided a memorable event

Make 55 Satin Ribbon Bows

$100

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

9th Sep 2026

I need 55 satin ribbon bows made for a product photoshoot. There are 11 different colours, with 5 bows of each colour. Each piece of ribbon is 37 inches long and all ribbon will be supplied. I’m looking for someone who can make them neatly and consistently, similar to the attached example. Located in Clyde North.

Happy with everything! Great communication, very helpful and lovely to deal with. Thanks so much!

Serving staff for at home function

$150

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Help serving food, cleaning up as you go for at home bridal shower afternoon tea. 2-5pm

Jessica was amazing she was onto it from the moment she arrived, fitted into our family perfectly. Real game changer all I had to do was chat with our family and friends, we will def call on her again. 💯

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.

Barista/Kitchen hand

$25

Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia

6th Jul 2026

Waverley Hockey club requires a person who is experienced with kitchen maintenance, food handling and barista skills. This can be an ongoing position to the applicant successful. We open our canteen for junior/senior games on the weekends and require someone to handle the canteen and its facilities independently. This will more than likely be Saturday mornings, and gaps between regular staff. ($25/hour) please note that payment is organized internally

Very helpful and efficient in the kitchen

Bartending service for small private event

$400

Cranbourne VIC 3977, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Looking for a bartender preferably 1, who can serve for approximately 4 hours in Cranbourne for a surprise 70th birthday. Half the guests will drink, the others may not. Looking at about serving roughly 30 people. Alcohol, bar cart glassware, ice buckets, ice and a cocktail shaker will all be supplied. Need from 3pm until at least 6:30/7pm

Marcus and his wife were incredible, down to earth and incredibly accomodating. They did a great, seamless job hosting such an important event for our family. We are so grateful and would have them again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much to you both!

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.