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Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Vee was fabulous. She served amazing cocktails & mocktails and helped with selection of drinks and shopping list prior to our event. Our guests loved her and she was friendly, efficient, reliable and punctual. She did a fabulous job of the clean up too which made it very easy for us. Highly recommend and would definitely use her services again.

Cocktail / bar for private Xmas party

$250

Great work and very proficient!

Buy birthday balloons

$50

Thanks for your continued great work!

Wine Fridge Door Reversal

$150

Sofia was an extraordinary help at our private birthday party. She took initiative and anticipated our needs throughout the 4-hour event. She was committed to the task and served drinks, heated food, set-up food, cleared plates and washed up. Thank you! We would not hesitate to recommend Sofia.

Waiter/waitress/bartender for private event

$160

I was very pleased with Claire's contribution to my open house party. It was a long day and she did a great job.

Help with an Open House Birthday Party - food, service and clean up

$500

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

$150 - $290

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$150

median

$200

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$290

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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 Melbourne

Bartending - drink service and drink ware cleaning

$250

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

2nd May 2026

Hosting a birthday party and need someone to serve drinks throughout the night. Need to be available from 5:30pm - 11:00pm.

Assist with operating a robot at a Melbourne exhibition (2-day job)

$400

South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia

1st May 2026

Looking for someone to assist at a booth during an exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Dates: May 5 – May 6 (both days required) The main task is to help operate and monitor a Unitree robot (training will be provided), assist with basic setup, and interact with visitors at the booth. The work is straightforward and not physically demanding, but you should be comfortable standing for periods of time and engaging with people. Requirements: * Reliable and punctual * Able to attend both days * Friendly and comfortable communicating with people * Mandarin speaking is prefered This is a casual, short-term task and would suit students or anyone interested in tech/robotics. Please reach out with a short introduction about yourself and your availability.

Waitress X 2 for service drinks and food for 3 Hours 5 pm to 8 pm

$350

South Yarra, Victoria

30th Apr 2026

Wanted 2 waitress to serve drinks and nibbles for 3 hours at a POP up opening for furniture store Dress Black trousers and White shirt

Barista for an event

$150

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Looking for a barista to run a coffee station at a church hall. Hall already has a coffee machine, beans, milk, etc. Just need the skills to start machine, take orders and clean up once done. Event is from 11-1. Expecting about 60 people.

Bartender

$60

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

27th Apr 2026

dress up 30th birthday House Y2K 90s theme

Balloon Garland and Cale Stand

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

26th Apr 2026

I have a 40th birthday party planned for Saturday May 23rd evening. Iam looking into options for ballon garlands and cake Stands .Could you confirm your options and fees. See examples for inspiration.

Bartending for 50 guests for a 40th Birthday party

$250

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

26th Apr 2026

I'll be celebrating my 40th Birthday (yay!) on the 2nd of May between 7pm and 11pm. It's on a private rooftop and I will be providing the drinks and the glassware. I'm looking for someone that can make the following: - G&T - Aperol Spritz - Negroni - Amoretto Sours - Pour wine I’d also like to provide guests jam donut shots on arrival.

Bump in and bump out

$180

Chinatown District VIC 3000, Australia

26th Apr 2026

Tuesday April 28th Bump in 2pm Bump out 9.30pm Cocktail style

Looking for a reliable helper for a sit down home lunch

$175

Northcote VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Looking for a reliable helper for a sit down home lunch, celebrating my mother's 70th birthday with her best friends and a lovely afternoon! To assist with table setup, light food prep, dishwashing, serving drinks and keeping things tidy for a few hours. Need someone professional. Preferably Female. Someone who has experience in hospitality. This Friday, 24 April from 11am - 4pm (total 5 hours) Northcote location

Thanks Mila!! Professional and attentive.

Buy birthday balloons

$50

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

I need some birthday balloons. Looking for silver helium ones. Would like a large size in “21” to be inflated, bought and dropped off to a venue in Southbank.

Great work and very proficient!

Waiter / waitress for a birthday party

$200

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Hi! I’m hosting a small party and need bartending / waiting support for 3-3.5hrs (7-10:30pm) No bartending experience needed, but simple mixing will be required. Expected tasks Help wirh basic setup of bar area Assist, guests, pour and/of mix drinks Help maintain a basic level of order by collecting glasses, and rubbish Please over 18 only due to alcohol handling We will have food for the guests, you will be welcome to it too Event is in North Melbourne

Cass was amazing Showed up early and did an amazing job 100 will book again Thanks!!

Bartender with RSA for tradeshow

$250

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

7th Apr 2026

We are requiring a RSA qualified bartender to shake pre-batched cocktails at a trade show from 5pm to 9pm

Giselle was a great asset to our trade show as a bartender. Would definitely have her back in a heartbeat.

Waiter and dishwasher for lunch on 12/4. South Yarra. 5 hrs.

$200

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Waiting and washing dishes for lunch with 24 people. Will be a buffet lunch.

Rebecca is outstanding. No hesitation in recommending her. Will work with her again.

Bump In - Freelance florist / event stylist

$150

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

5th Apr 2026

I need someone to set up a party for me at a restaurant in Fitzroy. You will need to pick up the items from my house, deliver to venue and set them up there. All items are provided (floral arrangements, candles and candle sleeves) you just need to transport and set them up per an agreed plan 1. Arrive house in west Melbourne (3k from venue) and pick up approx 3 boxes and flowers 2. Set up flowers and around 4 dozen candles. Flowers are arranged just need to be put in water 3. Needs to be done at the venue at 5.30pm Saturday 18 April Happy for it to be one or two people but must have event experience and references and must have track record on here

Natalie is an incredible florist. She helped me with an event I was stressed about but was so easy to work with, understood the vision and produced amazing work. Thank you!

Pick up event dishes, wash off‑site & return – St Kilda

$300

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Private event in St Kilda on 17/04/2026. We need help after the event with: - 100 flute glasses - 180 wine glasses - 180 tumblers - 180 dinner plates - 180 dessert plates - 720 pieces of cutlery All items are ours (not hired). We need someone with a suitable kitchen (or facility) to pick everything up at 11pm on 17/04/2026, take it away, wash and dry it off‑site, and then repack it carefully into our tubs/boxes. There is no rush to return the items – we’re happy for everything to be returned within a few days after the event, at a time that suits you. Please provide a fixed‑price quote including: - Collection from St Kilda at 11pm, 17/04/2026 - Off‑site washing and drying - Careful repacking - Return of all items within the week

Very communicative & easy to work with

Create balloon garland & deliver

$200

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to make a balloon garland for me and delivery it on Friday 27th to Fitzroy! Happy to pay for the bits and pieces. Preferably white, pink & gold balloons :)

Tori did an amazing job

Photobooth attendant

$180

Prahran VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Hi, I’m looking for one photobooth attendant / assistant to help guests take posed photos at a private event in the afternoon (12-4pm). No camera or supplies required, but there will be some interaction with guests. There will be another person at event to assist as well but the photobooth attendant will be doing most of the photobooth / guest interaction related task. Potential ongoing work for the right person.

It was great working with Edoardo. Friendly, attentive and reliable. Definitely has a good eye for photography. Thanks again!

Bartending for siti

$230

Essendon VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Bartending job including airtasker fees 5 hrs

Thank you for your help! Much appreciated!! Highly recommended Esteban for party!

I need a bartender

$200

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

1st Mar 2026

On the 14 march, 6 hours $30 per hour plus $20 for transportation at an event in Chernside park for 60 people. Just spirits, wine, beers and aperol spritz :) in between 3pm-9pm. Pretty chill. RSA required

Best person you could hire in your life. Lucy worked at my wedding and she was very flexible and was able to adapt to any situation. Very lovely and helpful! You will love her for sure.

Event staff

$10

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I need a person to help set up an event in Richmond. Unloading the truck, setting up props etc. Involves lifting. Shift starts at 7.00pm - 11.00pm.

Worked really well, will use him again