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Hard working and reliable - highly recommended !

Cook & Clean

$100

Incredible help! Penny prepared and served our Christmas meal to 10 adults, so I could relax and enjoy the day with my family. Highly recommend, we will be in touch again :) huge thanks!

In House Food Prep, Serving & Clean Up

$400

She is an angel. We're so lucky to work with her. She's on time & pays attention to small details. We hired her as a bartender but she even made sure the food & drinks station is clean. We're so happy having her as a bartender for our event. She made our guests happy & made us happy. Would highly recommend her to everyone I know!

1 bartender for a night event

$150

Very likeable

Qualified bartender

$250

Amy was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend her for any of your events. Attentive, organised and a great vibe. All of my guests thought she was the star of the show. Definitely book her for your event.

Bartender for 30th party, Southbank

$250

Great work. Will use again

Waitress/cleaner - NYE private party

$280

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

$140 - $290

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$140

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$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 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

Help me decorate for baby shower

$50

Richmond East VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2025

I need baby shower decor set up with a cake stand, balloon arch and front entry welcome stand. Size is small.

Experienced Bartender needed - Christmas party

$250

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Bartender needed for tonight 4pm to 10:30pm Docklands Simple menu Around 100 guests

Thanks for helping out

Experienced Bartender needed - Christmas party

$250

Docklands VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Bartender needed for tonight 4pm to 10:30pm Docklands Simple menu Around 100 guests

Waiter hostest

$100

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Need to help with an private event of 6 guest.

Looking for a bar tender / mixologist

$400

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Having a little house party, 30 people, and just thought having a mixologist could be a fun addition. Main functions would be pouring wine, opening beers and mixing some drinks. We will provide almost everything but if you are coming with your own equipment that is even better! Also if you have drinks you speacialise in please list them and any ingrediants we would need to pick up fresh tomorrow. I know it is late notice, but if anyone is available tomorrow night and has good reviews we would like to hear from you!

Waitress for Xmas Party

$200

Toorak VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2025

6:30pm-10:30pm Bring drinks and food to guests Collect empty glasses etc

DJ for 21st Birthday Party

$500

Carlton VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Wanting a mix of current top 40 and older hits to keep the dance floor full. Event runs from 7pm - 12pm (5 hours) at Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar.

1 x Waitstaff for small garden wedding in city

$100

East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Looking for a responsible person to look after our small umbrella and table set up for drinks and nibbles for a small post wedding celebration. You will mainly just be looking after everything while the ceremony is on. 2 hrs 10:00am - 12.00pm. No actual drink or food service is required. More of a baby sitting role .

Bump in and bump out

$180

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Observatory Bump in 4pm Bump out 10.30pm Friday 19th of December - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01KCJ8RJEMW033Y94N3DPRH8CR

Wait staff for event

$150

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2025

6.30pm - 9.30pm General drinks serving and helping with meet & greet. Property Seminar

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Assistant for an event packdown - Saturday night

$150

Prahran VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2025

I need someone to help me pack down an event on Saturday night from 11.45pm til 12.45am. The event is in Prahran. I will be there with you to give you direction. It involves packing things like table linen, candle holders, plates and cutlery, which we’ll do together.

Liz provided a world of help. She was punctual, efficient and very lovely. I loved working with her and won’t hesitate to hire again. Thanks Liz!!

Bartend Birthday Party

$200

Prahran VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Looking for a bartender to help serve drinks and mix cocktails for my wife’s 30th birthday. Required from 1pm until 5pm at our apartment in Prahran. 10 - 12 guests, alcohol will be provided and we will limit the cocktail options available.

Cass was amazing for the party. Cocktails were perfectly mixed all day. She was on time and helped with extra cleaning throughout the day. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Event customer service people

$250

Flemington VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2025

Event customer service people on Melbourne 14th - 16th Nov to be at our exhibit and direct people to check out our technology, scan a QR code to get a quote for installing renewable energy technology

Excellent working with Mohek… did any amazing job

Bartender

$300

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Hi there, I am hosting my Christmas party and I am looking for a Bartender to join in with my friends and family and look after us for the afternoon. There will be around 15 people , I need someone to make frozen strawberry daiquiris and frozen piña colada’s, everything will be premix. You will only need to add ice and alcohol, then you will just be making basic drinks like vodka lemonades pouring Prosecco. I will also have a Waiter on helping take drinks around. It will be quite easy as there’s not that many people. The hardest thing will be just blending up all the drinks. Blenders will be provided. Please be 🏳️‍🌈 friendly. This will be held in a rooftop penthouse and I’m Looking for someone that’s fun and friendly and that will fit in with my lovely group of friends. START TIME- 3pm till 8pm $60 per hour Dress code- black and white attire, with either a bowtie or tie.

Absolutely amazing very professional and reliable. Would highly recommend hiring.

🎉 Party Helper for 40th Birthday Celebration — Prahran (Sat 1 Nov)

$200

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

28th Oct 2025

🎉 Party Helper for 40th Birthday Celebration — Prahran (Sat 1st Nov, 2pm to early evening by negotiation) I’m hosting a fun and relaxed 40th birthday celebration at my home in Prahran and am looking for an experienced and friendly event helper to keep things running smoothly so I can focus on my guests. 🕒 Details • Date: Saturday 1st November • Time: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm (6 hours total) • Location: Private home in Prahran (indoor–outdoor space, garden party style) • Guests: Around 40 people, mature and well-mannered crowd 🧑‍💼 Tasks • Light tidying throughout the event (collecting glasses, plates, napkins, etc.) • Stacking and unloading the dishwasher • Keeping drinks topped up (wine/champagne) • Maintaining the grazing table area (neat and replenished as needed) • Generally keeping the space looking good No food prep or cocktail mixing required. I’ll provide plenty of ice, drinks, and serving items. ➡️ Guests will be serving themselves, so this is mainly about keeping everything tidy and well-presented rather than providing direct service. 💵 Pay & Expectations • Rate: $35 per hour (min. 4 hours) • Must have previous experience assisting at private events or parties • Friendly, reliable, and proactive personality — comfortable engaging with guests in a relaxed setting • Casual dress; apron appreciated if you have on hand but not essential by any means • You’re welcome to enjoy some food and soft drinks during the event • You must be very LGBTI friendly

Liz was an amazing help with a large birthday function at my home. HIGHLY recommend.

A Bartender for Garden Party

$200

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Bartender Needed for Private Event - 3pm–6pm, Sat Nov 15. We’re looking for a friendly, experienced bartender to mix and serve 2–3 cocktail varieties at a small private gathering. The job will run for 3 hours (3pm–6pm). All liquor, mixers, and equipment will be provided — just bring your skills and great energy!

Suthee was the star of our event, crafting cocktails with precision and flair. Every drink was perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. His professionalism and warm, welcoming energy elevated the entire evening. We couldn’t have asked for a better bartender - highly recommended!

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 !

1 x Waitstaff for Private Event

$300

Prahran VIC, Australia

10th Oct 2025

I am looking for a reliable waitperson to assist with a hens party at my home. It would require heating and serving canapes (which we will source) and tidying as the event goes on (empty glasses, used napkins etc). It would be around 2:30-6pm.

Linden went above and beyond to help deliver an incredible event at my home. We were blown away with her kindness, attention to detail and fantastic initiative. Highly recommend Linden!

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