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Received instructions and performed well. Dry humour - love it!

Doorman for private party (Barton)

$100

Mark was wonderful! We hired him for help with a family event and he made the whole thing seamless. Thanks Mark!

Waiter Needed for Private Event in Kingston (4 hours)

$180

Friendly and great service.

Waitering staff

$175

Mark was friendly and professional. Mark arrived on time and was great helping out at my engagement party. I would definitely hire Mark again!

Engagement Party: Event Help

$300

Many thanks for your help Mark

Help with party

$250

I engaged Mark jnr G. as a bartender and server for my 60th birthday party. Mark was fantastic! He is very friendly diligent and conscientious. He worked really hard, showed initiative and pitched in to help with extra tasks, like setup and pack down. Mark made the difference in making a good function really great. Much appreciated John

Bartender/Waiter 3 hrs at private function secure venue

$150

What's the average cost of a staffing service in Canberra

$100 - $300

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$100

median

$190

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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 Canberra

Bartender

$350

Kambah ACT, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I am looking for a bartender (or two) to help me provide drinks at my 21st birthday party! There will be around 30-40 people there. Must have hospitality experience, feel comfortable serving large groups and knowledge on how to make cocktails.

Helping hand for a small gathering

$180

Gordon ACT, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Helping Hand for Small Home Gathering ​I’m hosting a small get-together at my place in Canberra and could use an extra set of hands to keep things running smoothly. This isn't a formal catering gig—just looking for someone proactive and helpful so I can actually spend some time with my guests. ​The Details ​Date: 4th April ​Time: 9 am to 3 pm ​Location: Gordon, Canberra ​The Tasks ​I’m looking for someone to help with the "flow" This generally includes: ​Kitchen Support: Plating up snacks, heating through finger foods, and keeping the bench space tidy. ​Drinks: Making sure guests would have what they need. ​General Tidying: Clearing away empty plates or glasses throughout the time. ​End of the day: Loading the dishwasher and a quick wipe down of the main surfaces before you head off. ​About You ​You don’t need professional hospitality experience, but you should be someone who is comfortable in a kitchen and happy to jump in where needed without being asked every five minutes. A friendly, easy-going attitude is the main thing. ​Please let me know your availability and if you have any questions! Happy to pay $30/ hour

At home cater waiter for small birthday gathering ( 3 people)

$200

Rivett ACT, Australia

28th Feb 2026

We need someone to help serve food (we have prepared) and clean up and serve drinks for a small three person birthday dinner tonight for a 60th birthday celebration.

Bar tender

$200

Melba ACT, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Bartender Required – Private Holi Party (8 March) We are looking for an experienced and friendly bartender for a private Holi celebration. 📅 Date: 8th March ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (6 hours) 📍 Location: 99 Copland drive Melba Act 🎉 Event Type: Private Holi Party Details: • Drinks will be provided by us • You will be responsible for serving drinks and managing the bar area • Must be professional, well-presented, and experienced in handling private events • RSA required If interested, please DM with your experience and rates.

40th party help

$750

Griffith ACT, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I have three tasks: 1. Clear the garden of weeds, prune bushes etc 2. Organise the bar etc at my party, 4:30-9:30pm 3. Clean up the next morning (8:30am) Can I have a quote for all three

Event Crew

$25

Parkes ACT, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Event crew Parkes ACT 2600, Australia We need event crew member who can help with basic event management duties and in between helping managing ground, changing bin liners. Event from 10:00am to 05:00pm, hourly rate $25

He is very good and great person … he did work very efficiently… highly recommend

MC (Master of Ceremony) for 18th Birthday Party

$350

Turner ACT 2612, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Bring the vibes for an 18th birthday party. Help make the evening a funfilled one. Come up with games for the guests.

3x Waiter(esses) for 60th Birthday Party for 35 guests on 7 Feb 2026.

$35

Farrer ACT, Australia

31st Jan 2026

35 guests from 5pm to 8pm

Punctual and know what to do.

Video/photos of new kitchen for social media

$200

Curtin ACT, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Professional video/photographs required of recent newly installed kitchen to post on social media

Wait Staff

$10

Whitlam ACT 2611, Australia

16th Jan 2026

It’s my 40th birthday house party. Needed wait staff x2 . It’s cocktails party wait staff need to warm food and plate it and serve to guest it’s a family event no kids everyone coming with partner so it will be sober and decent crowd. So waiters need to serve food to everyone and help in clean up 4-5 hours job. Need someone professional who knows about hospitality. Offer your hourly rate . Thanks

Experienced Bartender for Private Party (3 hrs, 24 Jan)

$300

Fadden, Australian Capital Territory, AUS

11th Jan 2026

The role will involve serving beer, wine and soft drinks, plus preparing a small, focused menu of 2–3 Australian-inspired cocktails. Final cocktail selection can be confirmed closer to the date. This is a daytime, low-key event. No shots, no rowdy crowd, just a relaxed atmosphere. All glassware and ingredients will be provided. RSA required. Previous private event or cocktail experience preferred. Happy to answer any questions.

Scotsman ec56 clean and make it working

$150

Franklin ACT 2913, Australia

8th Jan 2026

Its not making ice clean button is blinking

Coffee barista

$30

Casey ACT. Australia

15th Dec 2025

Am looking to hire a coffee barista with experience in doing good coffees

Kids party Catering

$400

Phillip ACT, Australia

5th Dec 2025

Kids Party Catering. Hoping to have simple finger foods like nuggets, chips, pizzas. Additional for special diet kids. This will be for 20-25 kids.

Santa Claus for an event.

$300

Woden Valley ACT 2606, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

We need a Santa Claus for an event we are having on the 13th of December 2025 between 830am to 1030am. Santa will sit in his throne whilst guests will take photos with him . Then mingle and hand out presents . Santa will be be fed a scrumptious breakfast as well .

Waiter for event

$200

City ACT 2601, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

I need one person with waiter experience for a in office event. Duties will include keeping drink's tables stocked up, setting out food (pizza/cheese boards) and rinsing of glass wear at end of event. 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Wait staff

$35

Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory

24th Nov 2025

2-3 waitresses needed to assist with drinks (non-alcoholic) and serving food etc at a catered event at home in Crace $35 an hour

Need my formal dress taken up

$100

Cook ACT, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

Hi im wondering if anyone be able to take my formal dress its a bit to long and possibly taken in at the bust

Hospitality/Household Assistant for at Home Micro-Wedding

$200

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

17th Nov 2025

Looking for an experienced hospitality professional for a micro-wedding at a private home on 28th November. Small, 12 guest wedding. You would be needed from 2pm - 7pm. Tasks include: - General waitstaff duties - Keeping kitchen tidy and washing things as they come in - Replenishing drink station - Bringing out food as needed - Collecting used glasses, plates, rubbish - Greeting vendors and directing them where to set up - Preparing tea and coffee - moving ceremony chairs after ceremony - other ad hoc tasks If you can help, please reach out!

Ziwei was a great help at our function and kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She was lovely - definitely recommend her. Thanks Ziwei!

Serve beverages including alcohol at my party

$150

Kingston ACT, Australia

6th Nov 2025

attend 5pm -8pm. Neatly dressed. (Black pants white shirt if you've got it, not essential, plus a warm layer as the bar will be on the balcony) Orientation and briefing first. Collaborate with another Airtasker who will do the food. Guests arrive 5.30pm; Tasks: operate the bar, mainly champagne, you will need to open a lot of bottles fast at the beginning, also non-alcoholic options. Speeches and toast 6:20-6:30pm. Circulate with Champagne bottles to make sure everyone's glasses are charged for the toast. Some guests have mobility problems and won't be able to come to the bar themselves. Tidy up as we go, collect rubbish, & empty bottles to a re-cycling box. I think I have enough glasses but it MAY be required to hand wash a few during the evening. Guests about 25 mainly older people, celebration, happy occasion.

Dennis is a lovely guy who ran the bar in a personable and efficient way. He really made the party work smoothly. I can recommend him!