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Andrea was really lovely and pleasant woman to have her to help out at the large gathering and lots of food handling. She did everything she could to keep things clean and serve the guests. I will definitely call her again. Thank you Andrea for massive job so I can relax!

Female helper for dinner party!

$160

Andrea did a great job! Thanks so much!

Waiter/waitress/party all rounder

$350

Mark was punctual and did a wonderful job acting as food and beverage attendant for a major meeting held in our office for a day. He was friendly, well presented, required minimal direction and eager to do whatever he could to help.

Well presented food & beverage attendant required

$240

Thank you Catherine!!! What an artist! Stunning! Catherine was simply perfect in every way for our sons 5th birthday party. She was fantastic with the kids and gee her artwork (face painting) was first class. We would definitely recommend Catherine to anybody that’s needs a face painter and/or a balloon twister at their kids party. Or any party to be honest. Thanks again Catherine, all the best to you! 😊

A balloon twister for a kids party

$150

Thank you Michael, you were amazing last night with all of your help and nothing was too much

Help washing dishes after big family dinner

$100

Linden did such a great job and she stayed back later to help clean up. Fantastic work. Thanks so much!

Waiter/waitress/party all rounder $160 for 3 hours

$160

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

$150 - $300

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$150

median

$200

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$300

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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 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 in East Melbourne

2 people needed to heat, plate, serve, clear up & wash (5 hours work )

$250

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

26th Mar 2026

60th Birthday party at a private house. Finger food and light refreshments will be served . We need 2 experienced kitchen hands / waiters to heat, plate, serve, clear and wash plates. 5 hours work apprx 6pm - 11pm. $250 for 2 staff ( $125 ea)

Bump In Bump out Saturday 28th March

$180

Doncaster East, Victoria

25th Mar 2026

Bump in 3pm Bump out 12am Cocktail event

Help at lunch party 11 am to 5 pm - woman helper

$200

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Help at lunch party 11- 5 pm - serving, cleaning, disposing,organising,miscellaneous, 100 people, women helper sri lankan, desi( familiar with cuisine)- need to help wife in running it smoothly

Football club canteen person sell food in canteen for game day

$140

Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Run the canteen for the day 9:30 - 4:30 Sat 25th April could be ongoing work if works out serve and cook food keep area clean clean up at end of the day stock the fridges local football club in East Burwood Vic

Bump in Bump Out Saturday 21st

$180

Doncaster East, Victoria

19th Mar 2026

Bump in 4pm Bump out 1am Cocktail style

Event Helper x 2

$30

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

It is a dinner at a community hall. I need 2 helpers to arrange the tables and chairs, help in serving food and then clean the kitchen to wrap up. I can offer $30/hour/helper. We have a fixed budget so no negotiations please.

Heating and serving food and clean up for party

$250

Kew VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

Start at 6pm Heat and serve prepared finger foods. Menu and food will all be provided with timing. Clean up or serve drinks. Approximately each serve 30 mins apart. 50 guests. Finish approximately 11pm

Private bartender for hens party

$250

Kew VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced cocktail bartender to come and make cocktails for a few hours at a hens party for about 15 people.

I want to decorate my garage for my boyfriend’s birthday

$200

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

11th Mar 2026

I want to decorate for my boyfriend’s birthday

Bump in Bump out Wednesday the 18th

$180

Doncaster East, Victoria

11th Mar 2026

Wednesday the 18th of March Bump in 4pm Bump out 10pm

Need a experienced barista who can work in fast pace environments

$250

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

11th Mar 2026

We need an experienced barista

Bump in bump out

$180

Doncaster East, Victoria

6th Mar 2026

4:30pm bump in 10pm Bump out

Mobile bartenders

$250

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Need 2 bar staff for an 18th. Approx. 80 guests. 7pm-2am. Must have experience & RSA license. $250 per person

Bar staff at private event

$150

Kew East VIC, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Looking for two bar staff to serve drinks. 2:30 pm-10pm as the event commences at 3 I'm hosting an event for 120 guests and need an efficient, experienced bartender to help make it seamless and fun. You'll be responsible for serving drinks. Date & Time: Saturday, 28 March 2:30PM - 10:00 PM What you'll do: Prepare and serve champagne, beer, and wine. Keep the bar area tidy and stocked Advise on glassware quantities and sourcing if needed Ensure smooth, professional service to guests Dress in Bat appropriate attire. Requirements: Prior bartending experience preferred (preferably events/parties)

Party host

$200

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Need a party host to help with the following at an event at home: - plating up catered food in platters and storing until serving - serving platters on the tables - clearing tables of food and platters - serving tea and beverages - setting up games activity on tables - organising and setting up food and beverages - keeping kitchen tidy and neat - helping guests with anything they need so host can engage with guests more than running around doing tasks for everyone Event is for 24 people. 2 long dining tables will be set up for the party.

Simply amazing and thinks for the host!

2 people to help with food and cleaning at a backyard engagement party

$160

Blackburn VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2026

We are hosting an engagement party in our backyard on Saturday 31st January from 4.30pm. We are after 2 people to help heat up food in the oven, serve the food and clean up the kitchen for 4 hours (4.30pm-8.30pm). ☺️ Price is per person

Amazing service and beautiful human! Jess and her friend helped serve food and clean at our event at home! They were so helpful and able to do everything independently! The kitchen was left sparking clean after too! Highly recommend with help for your event!

Wait staff and help at a Christmas party

$45

Balwyn North, Victoria

20th Dec 2025

Wait staff and help for a Christmas party for work at home in Balwyn, will need to help 30min before and help clear plates, fill dishwasher, ask people if they want a drink and help in anyway needed. For 22 people from about 5.30-9ish on the 22nd December. 45 an hour

Lani was amazing!! Definitely would love to have her again. Great at everything she did x

Wait staff for Xmas party (food)

$150

Surrey Hills, Victoria

28th Nov 2025

Looking for 1 waiter to heat & serve food for a Xmas party from 2-5pm for a family gathering. Ideally suited to a uni student or school student who is well presented and comfortable handling food.

Jessica was absolutely excellent. She and her team made our family Christmas party such a pleasure. Normally my mum and I would be stuck in the kitchen preparing, heating and serving food, but this time we were actually able to relax and enjoy the day. They were professional, attentive and completely on top of everything. It was money incredibly well spent.

Halloween Party - Serving assistant

$35

Kew VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

Need an experienced server/bar tender to help at a private Halloween party for 5 hours.

Had the best time at our Halloween Party thanks to Penny! I got to relax and spend time with my guests instead of worrying about cleaning and serving everyone. She also helped run out and get more drinks when we ran out. Everyone loved her and we will absolutely be calling Penny again when we need an extra hand at our next BBQ. Thank you for everything!

Waiter to assist with serving food, cleaning up plates, tidying up etc

$200

Burwood East VIC, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Neeeding a spare pair of hands to help with a 21st bday party. Serving of food, tidying up plates, serving drinks, filling glasses etc. Approx during arrival and dinner hours ie 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Liz was fantastic and such a great help for the evening. Liz was friendly and personable and very professional.