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Outstanding. Service was exceptional. Thank you fur making my event a standout success. Cannot recommend their services more highly. Thank you both so much. I will definitely be using your services again

Mixologist Bartender

$200

Linden was brilliant. Friendly and good humoured. A complete self starter. Everybody loved her. Exactly what we needed for an important client event. Will definitely hire again.

Barista (Nespresso) for event 10-4pm 2-3rd Sept. MCEC Melbourne

$900

Hard working and reliable - highly recommended !

Cook & Clean

$100

Vered is a legend. 10/10

Wait staff for event

$150

Jess was an absolute PRO. Made the whole night a breeze and I couldn't recommend her more. Thanks again so much

Bartenders for Engagement

$400

Hannah was great, very responsive and punctual! Did what was asked. Thank you 🙏🏼

Professional Photographer needed for Kitchen Splashback Photography

$5

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

$150 - $290

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$150

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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 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

Graduation flowers

$30

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Beautiful bouquet for a male graduate

Bartender

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

We will supply the alcohol we just need a bartender to make and serve drinks

Cocktail Event 28 April

$210

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

Bump in 2pm Bump out 9:30pm

Looking for a bartender for a private rooftop party on Sat 20th June

$72

South Yarra VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

Man the bar at a private function and serve basic cocktails - gin and tonic, Aperol spritzes, vodka lime soda, pour wines and provide beer cans and soft drinks. From 6pm to 8pm

Bartender/ Bar Attendant for Private Birthday Party

$260

Richmond VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

Looking for a friendly, reliable and well-presented bartender / bar attendant for a private 40th birthday party at a home in Richmond. Date: Saturday 16 May Time: 4:45pm arrival for setup, service from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Guests: Approx. 20 people Role includes: Serving cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks Main cocktails: Margaritas, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martinis Most prep will already be done (fruit cut, ingredients organised, some batching prepared) Keeping the bar area clean and tidy throughout the night Washing / rotating glassware as needed Warm, confident service and keeping drinks flowing smoothly throughout the event What is provided: All alcohol, mixers and ingredients Glassware Cocktail shakers / bar tools Ice and garnishes Full bar setup ready to go Looking for someone who is: Experienced in bars, parties or private events Efficient and organised Personable with good energy Punctual and reliable Able to create a smooth, fun and professional bar experience Please send through your experience and any similar events you’ve worked previously. Budget: $260

Bump in and bump out

$180

Chinatown District VIC 3000, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

Bump in 4pm Bump out 9pm Cocktail event Thursday 23rd April

Bar tender port Melb private event 5.30-9

$150

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Experienced Bartender Needed for Private Event (40 Guests) Description: We’re hosting a private event for approximately 40 guests and are looking for an experienced, professional bartender to take charge of drinks service for the evening. There will be a chef on-site leading the food service, so your role is focused purely on managing the bar and ensuring guests are well taken care of with drinks. What you’ll be doing: * Serving drinks efficiently and professionally * Managing the bar area and keeping it organised * Preparing and pouring supplied beverages (no need to source anything) * Ensuring guests are consistently topped up and enjoying themselves I’ll be assisting throughout the event to help with washing, cleaning, and keeping things flowing smoothly — so you won’t be doing it all alone. Event Details: * Guests: ~40 people * Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM * Location: port Melb Event is great for future bookings exposure and events for Referal’s What we’re looking for: * Prior bartending experience (events preferred) * Friendly, confident, and proactive attitude * Ability to take initiative and “make it all happen” without needing direction If you’re reliable and know how to run a smooth drinks service, we’d love to have you.

Amazing professional hard working and would highly recommend

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

Waiter/waitress to serve food and drinks at small dinner party

$140

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

11th Feb 2026

After someone who has done this before please no one who has no experience sorry , having a lunch for eight people looking for someone to serve. I am a chef and I will be doing the food you will also need to serve drinks on arrival and throughout the afternoon and also tidy up a little example put things in the dishwasher, etc

Absolutely amazing took control and helped All afternoon. We’re definitely hiring Lani again 🩷 funny

Cocktail wait staff.

$180

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Make & serve a limited range of cocktails. General serving & helping with food items too. For a 50th birthday with around 30 guests. From 6pm-11pm.

Sarah was an outstanding host for my event. Highly recommended.