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Help Cleaning Airbnbs

$140

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

Many thanks for your help Mark

Help with party

$250

Very positive experience would definitely recommend 👌

Disconnection of dishwasher

$80

Friendly and great service.

Waitering staff

$175

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

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

$105 - $300

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$105

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$185

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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

2 Experienced Food & Beverage Attendants – Engagement Party (RSA rqd))

$500

Tuggeranong ACT, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Experienced Event Host Staff/Food & Beverage Attendants (2 people) – Engagement Party - Tuggeranong – Sat 29 Nov, 2:00pm – 9:30 pm $250pp (7 paid hrs + 30 min break). We’re hosting a relaxed, elegant engagement garden party & looking for two experienced hospitality professionals to help keep things running smoothly. The event will flow from a casual afternoon with grazing platters and cocktails into BBQ dinner & dessert. We are seeking help to set up, serve food and drinks, & keep the space running seamlessly, including topping up grazing tables, BBQ, meat carving, stocking drinks stations and clean-up throughout the day. Key info: • Arrive 2:00 pm for a 2:30 pm start • Assist with final food prep and setup of drinks throughout the venue (most food will be pre-prepared) • Keep buffet and gin bar stocked and neat • Maintain self-serve drinks stations • Retrieve and wash glasses, serving platters, and utensils as required • Serve warm appetisers 3:30 – 4:30 pm • Monitor spit roast throughout the afternoon (every 30 mins) • Cooking vegetarian/vegan skewers on the BBQ (pre-prepared) • Carve meat • Set out salads and sides for dinner approx. 7 pm • Collect & clean plates/cutlery (mostly disposable) • Lay out desserts (fruit and snacks) • General tidy-up throughout event Event Details: • Approx. 70 guests, friendly and relaxed atmosphere • Parking available • Dinner and refreshments provided • Dishwasher and full kitchen available Other info/requirements: • Detailed notes and venue photos provided before the event • Request to meet beforehand • Hospitality/catering experience – please include relevant information/evidence (and testimonials if possible) • People comfortable working with each other, able to take initiative • Request all black attire Would suit proactive, reliable people who can identify and solve small issues to keep the day running smoothly. We are incredibly excited and would love your support to have a wonderful celebration!

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.

Bartender

$100

Crace ACT, Australia

4th Nov 2025

Need a bartender for an event of 35 ppl. Possibly only 20 drink. Serving beers, knows no to make cool cocktails, mocktails etc.

Waiter for residential Christmas drinks

$300

Red Hill ACT, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Serve food to guests for 4 or so hours at our house in Red Hill for Christmas.

Catering for a brunch gathering of up to 20 people

$25

Fisher ACT 2611, Australia

20th Oct 2025

This is a brunch gathering at 10am. Looking at $25-$30 per person

Help with party, serving drinks, food, and clearing and cleaning up

$250

Forrest ACT, Australia

16th Oct 2025

I would require help to serve finger food, and drinks, then a sit down lunch. Clearing and cleaning after each course. This is a 90th birthday drinks and lunch. Required from 12.30pm to 4.30pm

Need an emcee and DJ for an event for the 31st of Oct

$450

Nicholls ACT 2913, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Need help with hosting some Games for a 50th Birthday and a DJ

Bartenders

$150

Franklin ACT, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Its a Birthday party and upto 50people so need someone to do cocktails and mocktails. Everything will be supplied as needed..

Need someone with responsible service of alcohol

$200

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Serving alcohol from 5:30-8:30pm

Clown Needed

$100

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

Hey! I’m having an engagement party and I want to hire a clown, I’m looking for someone who enjoys doing it and enjoys banter, I’m trying to surprise (and also mess) with my fiancée and his parents lol. I DO NOT have a date yet. I’m trying to see what’s up and figure out what I’m doing. There’s going to be roughly 17 people. You’ll be fed and if you want a beer we can sort that out for you, just looking for someone who’s down to clown……. Pun intended sorry not sorry

Bartender hire

$200

Calwell ACT, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

Seeking an experienced bartender for a private event on Friday 6th December. The role will be for around 4 hours from 4pm, at a residential property. Alcohol and mixers will be provided – if you have your own shakers/bar tools that’s great, otherwise please let me know what’s required and I’ll arrange it. You’ll be responsible for mixing cocktails, serving drinks, and keeping the bar area tidy. Looking for someone reliable, professional, and confident with cocktails to help create a great atmosphere for the evening.

2 Bar staff needed for a private party at a church hall on 1/11/25.

$200

Farrer ACT, Australia

20th Sep 2025

Private party to serve drinks, ensure fridges are stocked, cleaning the glass wear. Helping with setting up the buffet for food and help with cleaning up. Approx 5 hours of work.

Barista all rounder

$200

Nicholls ACT 2913, Australia

18th Sep 2025

We need experienced barista with good coffee and other hot and cold beverages making skills and good customer service,

Musician for wedding reception

$1,500

Barton ACT, Australia

1st Sep 2025

Need a musician, violinist if possible for a wedding celebration, only welcoming guest, processional and recessional . Need to have all equipment needed. From 3pm to 6pm

Event Staff Needed for Intimate Garden Wedding

$40

Nicholls ACT 2913, Australia

1st Sep 2025

Title: Event Staff Needed – Garden Wedding (Bartender, Food Prep, and General Assistant) Details: We are hosting a garden wedding on Saturday, 18 October 2025 and are looking for 3 reliable, professional people to help us make the day run smoothly. Roles needed: 1. Bartender – someone with bartending experience to serve drinks to guests. 2. Food Prep/Service Assistant – someone with experience in food preparation and handling and waiting tables. 3. General Assistant – someone happy to help with tidying, clearing plates/glasses, and assisting waiting and guest needs throughout the event. Event details: 🕒 Time: Approx. [4pm–10pm] 👥 Guests: 30 Requirements: • Friendly, professional, and well-presented • Previous experience in events, hospitality, or weddings (preferred) • Able to work independently and as part of a small team Price negotiable based on experience

F@B Attendant for birthday party

$150

Gordon ACT 2906, Australia

28th Aug 2025

Food handling, housekeeping and general cleaning during party time

Personal party

$700

Tharwa ACT, Australia

21st Aug 2025

Personal party 3 to 4 hours Afternoon

Wait staff and bar staff for private house party

$45

Garran ACT, Australia

10th Aug 2025

I require experienced waitstaff and bat staff for a 50th cocktail at home. You will be required to serve food and drinks and cleaning will also be required. The duration will be min 3 hours work.

2 waitstaff for private party. Role to heat and serve food and drinks

$225

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

31st Jul 2025

Private birthday party event. Food will be assembled but requires heating in oven and platters served around lunchtime afternoon. Drinks service also required and clean up. Canape and drinks style party with platters for some self serve. Expected 4 hour time frame 12.30-4.30pm

ZOE was great really on the job

Event Brand Ambassador

$200

Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

23rd Jul 2025

Task: We're looking for an Event Brand Ambassador to help with our activation at US Embassy Canberra. Event time: 4 pm - 8 pm Date: 29th July You will be assisting passers with: You will be a Brand Ambassador to great people. Follow the staff's instructions and support as required. This may also include being proactive when busy. Engaging and ushering patrons to the Photo Station and printer. As this event will have politicians, officials and dignitaries, you MUST always be well presented, professional, capable and engaging Location Embassy of the United States of America, Moonah Place, Yarralumla ACT, Australia *No offer of travel fee is you come from other states

Great work, really professional