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Recent Staffing reviews in East Melbourne

Helena did a fantastic job on our make up for my sons wedding. She was prompt and we really appreciate her efforts. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.

Mother and sisters of the groom make up prior to wedding

$250

Andrea was excellent and took all the pressure off me so I could enjoy the night. I didn’t need to give her much instruction, she just got in there and did it. Wouldn’t hesitate to book her again. Arrived early also to help me set up which was a bonus! Thanks Andrea

Looking for someone to help heat and serve food for a function.

$150

Juliana was fantastic. So easy to work with.

Bar staff/bar tender for Trivia Night

$120

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

$150 - $300

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$150

median

$200

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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 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 East Melbourne

Bartender at a local small bar at a local soccer ground -must have RSA

$90

Box Hill South VIC 3128, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Bartender at local soccer ground for 3 hours with 30/h pay and must have RSA from 5:30 to 8:30pm

Waitstaff, kitchen hand, event

$400

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

12th Jul 2026

Looking for a pair. Two energetic, fit, and reliable party host-helpers/kitchen hands to assist at a private home family party in Balwyn North Budget is for the pair 2 people for 5 hours. 6:00 PM nom to 11 PM nom. Flexibile for potentially extra time. Saturday, 22nd August. Duties include: • 6:00 PM Arrival for induction and assistance/walk-through prior to kitchen hand duties, wait on guests for pre-dinner nibbles, roaming to clear plates/glasses, and packing down. (No alcohol service or heavy lifting required). Dress Code: • Attire: Long-sleeve white shirt, black trousers or black skirt. No offensive graphics. Hair must be neatly pulled back, clean face, and short, clean nails. Hygiene: Must be clean, and accept instructions, prepared to wear gloves (gloves provided onsite). Requirements: • High energy, physical fitness, and an excellent, polite manner to handle a busy 5-hour shift.Punctual and Reliable. • With an option to work an extra time. Apply as a pair. Please Note: Budget $ is for two people for 5 hours in the evening.

Set up candles & signage at wedding reception

$200

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

11th Jul 2026

Looking for someone to go to our reception venue and help the venue set up. They are going to set up all of the tables etc. but we need someone to help set up the things we have supplied - candles on each table, a few photos in the foyer and a wishing well sign. Everything will come with photos to guide you and the venue staff will be there too, we just need someone to go on our behalf while we are busy getting ready and make sure those few elements are set up when we arrive 🤗

Wait staff for a private party on the evening of sat 5/9

$600

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

9th Jul 2026

We need 3 wait staff to wait and run the bar at a private function for 50-60 people. Stand up cocktail party needing 2 to run the bar, and one person to hand food around and pick up glasses. Wash up at end of night.

Need a cerified bartender for my 40th birthday.

$40

Templestowe VIC, Australia

5th Jul 2026

Bartender needed for a birthday party to make cocktails and serve drinks. I provide alcohol

Hosting dinner help - kitchen hand and cleaning up dishes, etc

$120

Melbourne VIC 3127, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

We are hosting dinner at home, there will be 6 adults and 6 kids altogether. Just want to find kitchen help, cleaning up dishes, help filling up drinks, changing plates etc. We will need help for 2-3 hours.

MARRIAGE CELEBRANT

$600

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

21st Jun 2026

Paperwork only, Civil ceremony

Breville barista pro service

$150

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Breville barista pro service

Bar Waiter / Waitress

$150

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

8th Jun 2026

We're looking for professional and friendly wait staff to assist at the Grand Opening of our new dealership. Duties will include serving red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, and beer to guests, maintaining service areas, and ensuring guests have a great experience throughout the event. Current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate is mandatory 6pm - 9pm

Georgia was great :)

Serving drinks

$150

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

25th May 2026

Waiter to serve and mix drinks for 10 guests in private home for bday

Kitchen help need for Eid Dinner for serving and clean up

$160

Burwood East VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

Need an experienced and efficient kitchen helper for an Eid Party at home. • Assisting with serving food during the event • Washing pots, pans, and kitchen utensils • General kitchen clean-up and maintaining cleanliness throughout the party • Post-event clean-up Must be quick, organised, reliable, and experienced in working in busy kitchen or event environments.

They both were efficient, hardworking, and very professional. They continuously served and refilled food for guests, cleaned all the pots and kitchen areas quickly, packed leftover food. They were polite and proactive. I highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable and efficient help for parties or events. Truly grateful for all their hard work and support during such a busy occasion.

Handing out advertising bags at Blackburn north shopping centre

$100

Blackburn North VIC, Australia

10th May 2026

This job is from 10am to 2pm, and all you need to do is get the table ready,your main job is just blowing up balloons with a balloon machine that we’ll provide, preparing some sample bags, and keeping everything neat and ready on the table for people to pick up. People will mostly just come and grab the free samples, so there’s no need to talk or interact much unless someone asks a question, since we’re advertising for the dental practice. It’s mainly just sitting or standing behind the table, preparing balloons and sample bags, and letting people come by and take them.

Very nice and reliable

Need a bartender for a party, basic skills. no need to make cocktails

$150

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

8th May 2026

Need someone to serve drinks, no need to make any cocktails only need to serve pre bottled drinks and pour wine. As well as take names and label byo drinks. 7pm to 12 am Someone who is fun and has basic customer service skills. Needed for 5 hours paying $30ph

10/10 service Great communication Highly recommend Great addition to our event Couldn't thank her more

DJ + bartender for house party

$500

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Having a pre wedding party at my house on 23rd ** of May located in Balwyn, Melbourne. Need a DJ and bartender from 7pm for the night - it’ll be around 4 hours

Ongoing aged care - morning or evening work available

$20

Templestowe VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I am looking for a warm, patient, and reliable female caregiver to provide dedicated one-on-one care for a lady in her 80s, living in her home in Templestowe, Victoria. This is a private, in-home care role focused on maintaining comfort, dignity, and routine following a recent transition back home. The position offers consistent daily shifts and the opportunity to build a meaningful, ongoing relationship. Payment will be made at the end of each shift. We need coverage for both a morning (8:30-11:00) and night (5:00-8:00) shift every day. Hours can be flexible (longer shifts available, if desired) for the right candidate. Morning shift responsibilities include: Assistance with personal hygiene, showering and hair washing Dressing and grooming support Breakfast preparation Household duties (tidying, dishes, basic upkeep) Evening shift responsibilities include: Dinner preparation Assistance with evening routine Helping prepare for bed Household duties (tidying, dishes, basic upkeep) About you: - Experience in aged care, disability support, or similar (3+ years) - Comfortable assisting with personal care, including showering - Reliable, punctual, and able to follow a routine - Strong communication skills and a calm presence - Police Check (or willingness to obtain) - Ability to provide references - Current driver's licence

Bar staff for birthday party

$200

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Bar staff for home 40th birthday party

Bec was wonderful for our event. She was on time, professional and had excellent customer service. Highly recommend!

Help at lunch party 11 am to 5 pm - woman helper

$200

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Help at lunch party 11- 5 pm - serving, cleaning, disposing,organising,miscellaneous, 100 people, women helper sri lankan, desi( familiar with cuisine)- need to help wife in running it smoothly

Imesha was brilliant, did exactly what we expected of her. Very friendly and efficient

Private bartender for hens party

$250

Kew VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced cocktail bartender to come and make cocktails for a few hours at a hens party for about 15 people.

Party Helpers did a great job of the event! Highly recommend

Party host

$200

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Need a party host to help with the following at an event at home: - plating up catered food in platters and storing until serving - serving platters on the tables - clearing tables of food and platters - serving tea and beverages - setting up games activity on tables - organising and setting up food and beverages - keeping kitchen tidy and neat - helping guests with anything they need so host can engage with guests more than running around doing tasks for everyone Event is for 24 people. 2 long dining tables will be set up for the party.

Simply amazing and thinks for the host!