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Evelin was amazing - she just did all the things that needed doing without even needing to be asked. She was amazing - highly recommend!

Helper for an office party (tidying up, packing away, doing dishes)

$150

Andrea was absolutely amazing, I couldn’t recommend enough. We had her work cut out for her and she was cool as a cucumber.

Help heat and serve food

$150

Very likeable

Qualified bartender

$250

Thanks Jessica! We would certainly engage you again.

Serve alcohol and food at an event for 50 people

$100

Marieke was so lovely and helpful. She proactively helped with preparing food and cleaning up with very little direction, and was a joy to have at our dinner party. Thank you Marieke!!

Party help this Friday - Simple food prep, serving and tidying up

$120

Punctual and very fast, great working with you Nate would definitely recommend!

Set up gym equipment

$100

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

$140 - $270

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$140

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$200

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$270

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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 Melbourne

Wait staff

$240

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

25th Oct 2025

We need 2 to 3 people to assist at a party w handing around food platers, collecting glasses and plates. The main job will be collecting glasses and plates and washing them. The dishwasher is a bit slow so hand washing and drying will be required in addition to using the dishwasher.

Looking for a friendly waiter!

$250

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

24th Oct 2025

We’re hosting a birthday party and need someone who’s confident, organised, and great with people to serve drinks and refreshments throughout the event. If you enjoy creating a great atmosphere, keeping guests happy, and being part of a fun celebration — I’d love to hear from you! 5pm to 11pm South Melbourne (CBD)

Experienced waiting staff for private party

$300

South Yarra, Victoria

24th Oct 2025

We need two experienced waiting staff to support a private party, on 22/11 in the Kings Domain garden, South Yarra. The job will start at midday and conclude at 4:30pm. We need assistance with the party set up, managing and tidying the buffets and bar throughout, clearing guest plates and rubbish, and packing up and cleaning at the end of the party. We are expecting approx 45 people. And the fee estimate is for two staff. We are hoping you will have food and beverage waiting experience, and will also bring energy and enthusiasm to the event. Thank you.

To cater a small party

$100

Hoddle Grid VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Hi I need someone who can cater a small party in Rowville for 3 hours, make sure there’s always food and drinks available, serve and attend to guests, and keep things clean as they go.

Hire a magician for a house party (adult party) Around an hour or so.

$100

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Looking to hire a magician for a house party (adult party) for an hour or so! The house party will have roughly 100 people there, through the indoor and outdoor spaces. Must be on the 15th of november around 1030/11pm!

Bartender and Cleaner

$200

Carlton North VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Looking for 2x bartenders & 1x cleaners for an event at a cafe in Carlton North 6pm - 11pm Drinks to be served: - Wine - Beer - Espresso martini - Tinnie

Birthday Party Assistant

$80

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

I have a birthday Party at my home.I am looking for an assistant who can help me with catering and assisting guests while in party. Along with charges -Dinner will be on us!

Looking for a drag queen to host a corporate trivia lunch

$300

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Hi, Looking for a drag queen to host a trivia event. This will be held in a pub and will be held over lunch. Roughly 45 to 50 people.

Help to stack dishes in dishwasher for 80th party

$65

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

14th Oct 2025

This Saturday 18th October 230-430pm 1. Collect plates from party 2. Stack into dishwasher This will take place at arrow on Swanston function room for 100 guests . Will be required from 230-430 pm post party to collect dishes Arrow on Swanson

Lani went over and above and was of good nature. Thank you so much

Looking for a bartender for a private event

$300

Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2025

We have a event of 25-30 guests , looking for a bartender to serve drinks

Michael was amazing , reached before time and did a great job !

Bartender for afternoon function

$150

Northcote VIC, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Need a bartender for an afternoon function in a retail shop in Northcote. 3-7pm. You will need to serve wines, beer in cans and take payments. No cocktails. Will also need to keep on top of keeping glassware clean etc. Its a small function in a shop, maybe 30-40 people throughout the afternoon so wont be too busy. We have a temporary license for the event so need someone with an RSA.

Good job thanks

2 bar tenders

$150

South Yarra VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2025

Two bar tenders needed to make drinks for one hour for a group of 25 boys for a bux party. All alcohol garnishes and glasses plus ice will be ready set up to use.

Amazing! You did the best job ever.

Baby Shower - Bar Staff

$200

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

9th Sep 2025

Looking for 1-2 people to help with serve drinks/clean up at my baby shower. Date: Saturday 13th September Time: 12:30pm-4pm (guest arrive at 1pm) Attendees: 30 Duties: take jackets, serve drinks, clean up plates and glasses throughout the afternoon

Absolutely brilliant- would love to work with again 💕 thank you

Bartender for Birthday Event

$200

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

7th Sep 2025

Looking for a bartender to serve and make drinks for birthday party. This would entail serving champagne upon guest arrival, and once settled taking orders for a limited selection of cocktails, such as: Martini, Negroni or Picante. Then just keeping drinks flowing throughout the night. There won’t be a bar, but there will be a kitchenette prep area to make cocktails to bring out to serve. I will provide all liquid and equipment including any you request. Guest Total: 20 Time Required: 7PM-11PM Location: Fitzroy or Collingwood (confirming venue shortly) Uniform: Formal Clothing/Clean Apron (can be provided)

Lidy was a great addition to my party, and was efficient in her role

$300 BBQ Cook Needed – 21st Birthday (South Yarra

$300

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

4th Sep 2025

We’re after an experienced BBQ cook to help out at a small 21st birthday. Details: Date: Saturday 20th September 2025 Location: South Yarra Guests: 8–10 mates (all around 21, so you’ll be the responsible BBQ captain 😅) BBQ: Classic Webber kettle Food: We’ll supply the meat, plus salads and rolls. What’s needed: Fire up and manage the Webber kettle confidently Cook the meat (sausages, steaks, chicken, etc.) so it’s on point Help set up serving area Clear away afterwards Hours: Around 3–4 total Pay: $300 flat rate (includes setup, cooking, and clean-up) Requirements: Must have BBQ/catering experience and references. Vibe: Relaxed backyard party, nothing fancy — just great BBQ and a bit of clean-up help.

Thank you so much. Everything was great 👍👍👍

Team of cleaners

$500

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

24th Aug 2025

Need a team of cleaners to come and clean a 3 story apartment after a party last night. Will require several people to come in and do a full clean of all Rooms

Great work here by the team.

Catering help at a party

$50

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Help needed with co-ordination of heating hot finger food in ovens at a 21st party, and bringing food (one tray at a time) downstairs where family members will serve food to guests. 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Experience preferred.

Alvin was fantastic! Did exactly what we asked of him. He’s a very competent and capable man and I would recommend to anyone without hesitation.

Henna Artist for Birthday Party

$200

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

6th Aug 2025

Hi there! I'm looking for a friendly and experienced henna artist to come along and add some gorgeous art to my 31st birthday party on Thursday, August 14th in Brunswick East. Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm Location: Local Bar, Brunswick East (heated outdoor courtyard) Guests: ~25 adults Looking for someone who: Can do beautiful freehand henna designs Brings their own supplies Is comfortable working in a casual, social setting Is friendly, engaging, and can work with a mix of guests

Dee was fantastic to have at my party. She was organised, arrived early, and was so friendly and easy to chat with. Her henna work was beautiful and skilled, and it added such a fun, unique touch to the night. Guests loved the experience and were thrilled to take home their own little party souvenir. Highly recommend!

Help setup exhibition stand in Carlton (Royal Exhibition Hall)

$200

Carlton VIC, Australia

29th Jul 2025

Need an airtasker to collect items from Bunnings including 5 x large melamine sheets (2400 x 1200). For pick up, these are only in stock at the following Bunnings - Port Melbourne, Hawthorn, West Footscray, Coburg, Maribrynong or Preston. Let me know your preferred Bunnings store for pickup. These will be paid for before pickup. We need you to have a van that will fit these sheets into you vehicle, you need to pick them up at your preferred Bunnings store and delivery the sheets to the Royal Exhibition Hall in Carlton for a tradeshow. The preferred time to meet you at the Rpyal Exhibition Hall is around 11am. There is parking / loading available on-site. We need you to lay these sheets as flooring. The floor size is 4m by 3m and we use white tape to hold the floor together. We have done this a couple of times before and it takes 2 hours to carry them in, lay them down and tape them together. See the image for reference.

Tereza was great to work with and would select again for any future work. Thanks Tereza!

Home cleaning service

$200

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Jul 2025

Home cleaning including kitchen, 2 baths and living room - Due date: Before Sunday, 27 July 2025 2 person are required

I had a fantastic experience with Bukhari Alim and his wife—they did an excellent job cleaning my apartment. They were professional, thorough, and very respectful of my space. Every corner was spotless, and the place looked and felt fresh and tidy after their work. I truly appreciate their attention to detail and the care they put into their work. Highly recommended—thank you both!