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Kitchenhand, Surry Hills, 11-5 Tuesday

$250

Hardworking, able to self-direct for tasks, lovely to have around.

Kitchenhand: 6 hours, general prep and cleaning

$200

Kristie was absolutely amazing, very professional and a lot of fun. I look forward to the next time we have her deal cards for our poker night.

Poker Dealer needed

$250

Thank you Brianna. Amazing service, her attention to detail in cocktail make was awesome. Thanks for making our night so much fun. Highly recommended! ☺️

Bartender Required for a Private Event

$200

Susan was great! I had a family dinner that she just melted into - knew exactly what was needed - it made my evening so much more enjoyable as she just picked up exactly what to do- would engage again without hesitation!

Kitchen hand 5pm - 9pm private home Stanmore

$200

Jean-Francois, was truely an amazing person to have at our party. He was very polite, gracious and totally understood the needs required. Our guests also remarked how polite & welcoming he was which is very rare. I would have absolutely no hesitation to ask him to return and help us again.

Serve cocktails & canapés

$250

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

$146 - $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 Sydney

Need a 'stage hand' for unique idea on saturday nights

$100

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

16th May 2026

wishing to do a 'ute' tour with lights and pa. On a saturday night. Must have previous stage hand knowledge and how lights and PA work. Simple gig.

Bar tender. RSA needed and experienced.

$270

St Peters NSW, Australia

14th May 2026

Hello! I am in need of a bar tender for my birthday party. Must have RSA and experience. 7pm till 1am

Penny and Finn are fantastic, so professional and so personable. Thanks for helping us Penny and Finn

🎨 Kids Activity Assistant – School Holidays & Events (Sydney)

$30

Sydney, New South Wales

14th May 2026

Looking for friendly, reliable assistants to help run children’s craft activities during school holidays and seasonal events across Sydney. Duties include: • Setting up tables and chairs • Registering children using a computer/tablet • Assisting kids with craft activities (painting, planting, decorating) • Wiping down tables and keeping the area tidy • Chatting with and assisting parents • Pack-down at end of shift Shifts & Pay: • 4-hour shifts • $25 per hour ($100 per day) • Daytime work between 10am–4pm Requirements (must have): ✔ Working With Children Check (WWCC) ✔ ABN ✔ Confident with kids and customer interaction ✔ Comfortable using a computer/tablet Must 16 and over Work available every school holidays + seasonal events (Mother’s Day, Lunar New Year, Christmas). Please apply with confirmation of WWCC + ABN and brief relevant experience. Suits school students / teachers Looking for multiple Staff ( x10) info at (dnpeventcreations)

Ticket Master & Cleaner (2) - Event Support on Sunday May 17

$90

Surry Hills, New South Wales

14th May 2026

We need your support in the organisation of the Norwegian national day celebration in Surry Hills. The job is divided into 2 parts. To start with, you will be a ticket master who will stand at the door and in the park outside the venue and check that all patrons show a ticket to get a wrist band from you. The team briefing starts at 9:30am so you have to be ready by then. You need to approach people and make sure everyone is wearing a wrist band. If people don’t have a ticket, you guide them to the registration link on our website so they can purchase a ticket. Everyone MUST have a ticket and a wristband. From approx 1pm we need your help to tidy cups, plates etc and put trash in bins. Put crockery into the commercial dishwasher and pack away once cleaned. Bag all bins and put them by the doors, sweep the floor etc. finish by 1:30pm Attire: either all black clothes, or white shirt/t-shirt and dark pants. No thongs and daggy pants. Sneakers ok. Tidy hair. Ticket Master Time: 9:30am Total Time: 3,5hrs Free food at the end of the event. Note: you will be compensated over time if agreed in advance. No negotiation on salary.

Need helps for my one year old baby party

$200

Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

12th May 2026

Hi im hosting a birthday party for my 1yo baby ( its more for the adults we all know that)and I need a pair of extra hands to help with the party. So I would love to have someone to help me to serve drinks, make simple cocktails, cleaning AND be able to cut the meat off from the pig ( whole pig) on a spit for me. It will be very hot 🔥 If you have experience in this 🐖 on a spit thing 🤣 you will get the job straight away. If you have a waiting outfit would be amazing. The successful candidate must has RSA - responsible service of alcohol certificate. Hours will be from 1pm to 7pm. ( might potentially be longer depending on how the night goes but obviously not too late baby needs to sleep)

Help out with my 1yo baby's birthday

$200

Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

11th May 2026

Dear Charlotte Thank you for messaging me previously. Just to confirm: this is for 6 hours from 1pm to 7pm it could be later which I will pay more. The labour task includes: serving drinks/food, look after babies and toddlers, cleaning up etc. Please wear waiter outfit and comfortable shoes. Address is in marrickville Date is 23rd of May. Thank you. Please send through your rsa and WWC certificates.

To help my 1yo baby's birthday party

$200

Marrickville, New South Wales

11th May 2026

Describe the task above. Labour hire for 6 hours Dear Charlotte Thank you for messaging me previously. Just to confirm: this is for 6 hours from 1pm to 7pm it could be later which I will pay more. The labour task includes: serving drinks/food, look after babies and toddlers, cleaning up etc. Please wear waiter outfit and comfortable shoes. Address is in marrickville Date is 23rd of May. Thank you. Please send through your rsa and WWC certificates. Please quote for your hourly rate 🙏

Event Door Check-In Assistant Needed – Glam Night

$120

Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Description: Hi! We’re looking for a reliable and well-presented person to manage the door check-in for a Glam & Elegant Dance Night + Competition at Havance Studio. Your role: Sit at the entrance desk and welcome guests Check names against a guest list (approx. 100 attendees) Only allow entry to guests on the list Politely handle anyone not registered Keep the entrance running smoothly and professionally Event details: 📍 Location: Havance Studio, 154–160 Broadway, Sydney 📅 Date: Friday, 1 May ⏰ Time: 7:30pm – 10:45pm 👥 Guests: ~100 people ✨ Theme: Glam & Elegant night with a dance competition We’re looking for someone who: Is punctual, organised, and professional Has great communication and people skills Can present well in a stylish/glam environment Experience in events or reception is a plus (not required) What to include in your offer: Brief experience (if any) Confirmation of availability You’ll be the first point of contact for our guests, helping set the tone for a beautiful and high-quality night ✨

She was really nice and prepared for the job, thanks for your coming!

Door host at a startup party in Surry Hills

$120

Surry Hills, New South Wales

27th Apr 2026

Hi guys we are looking for a friendly person (events experience preferred) to greet people at our event and mark their names off a list. 3hrs work only and you will also receive free drinks and food. Venue is in Surry Hills/Darlinghurst. After check in complete we will need help with other party items like helping with the food etc. 28 April 5.30-8.30pm We look forward to working with someone awesome!

Poppi was amazing and went above and beyond to make the party a big hit!

Bartender Required for a Private Event

$200

Sydney, New South Wales

10th Apr 2026

We need a professional bartender for up to 4 hours between 6pm - 10pm to include the barware tools (shakers, muddler, bar spoon, strainer). We will provide alcohol, ice and soft drinks / limes etc. It's for a friend's birthday at a hotel in the Sydney CBD around 5 people so very small gathering.

Thank you Brianna. Amazing service, her attention to detail in cocktail make was awesome. Thanks for making our night so much fun. Highly recommended! ☺️

Wedding Vendor Assistance

$120

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

7th Apr 2026

Rebooking task between Sunwoo and Simone

She is amazing!!! Thank you so much

Help wedding vendor

$120

Alexandria NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2026

I'm a live Wedding illustrator looking for a helper on the day (11:00am-3:00pm) at Grounds of Alexandria , mainly taking a guest photo with the iphone and hand over the illustration to them. + Taking photo of my work and my video while I'm drawing , Making a guest list + talking to the guest ... Women in 20-40s only

Simone is amazing !!! She saved my day 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much!!! Would love to work with her again in future

Waiter for private party at home

$120

Mascot NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Prepare and serve food, serve drinks and clear away for a private party for a child’s birthday. Arrive 1.30pm and done by 5pm. Mascot home.

Amazing service. So happy!

Bar tender (cocktail maker)

$250

Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia

12th Mar 2026

We are after a bar tender / cocktail maker to help facilitate drinks for a 40th house party. 6pm - 12pm in Camperdown

Amazing. Everything we could have asked for. Thank you so much

Conference Assistant

$200

Sydney, New South Wales

11th Mar 2026

We are looking for someone to help at the Australian Healthcare Week conference tomorrow, handing out free merchandise and scanning people's badges with the app. We need someone friendly and energetic, professional, polite and happy to work in a busy environment. location is ICC Darling Harbour 8am until 3pm

good work happy with her

Event Promo Staff (multiple jobs)

$250

Sydney, New South Wales

11th Mar 2026

👉 Important information We’re a fast-growing software company attending The Accounting & Business Expo Sydney 2026 at the ICC, Darling Harbour. We need 3 energetic, outgoing people to help us promote! - 📅 When: 18 March: 8:00-10:30 am & 19 March: 8:30-10:30 am - 📍 Where: ICC, Darling Harbour, Sydney 🔌 What’s Rechargly? - Rechargly is a billing platform that makes sure you always get paid back for your client subscriptions. - If you are an accounting firm and pay for your client software subscriptions, Rechargly helps you recover every dollar, every month, on direct debit. - Rechargly automates your billing process so you always get paid back on time for your client subscriptions. 🎯 What you’ll do - Stand at the welcome area and hand out flyers - Walk the floor, chat with attendees, and share our offer - Promote our giveaway: sign up → get a free portable monitor 🎁 - Make sure all 3,000+ attendees get a flyer What we provide: - Company t-shirt to wear (with your smart casual look) - A fun, buzzing event environment - Bonus pay based on registrations you help generate 💸 Pay: $35/hr + team bonus for registrations (up to $100 extra per person). If you’re confident, approachable, and love talking to people — this is the perfect short gig! 💡 Bonus points if you’re an accounting or business student.

He did a great job for us handing out flyers. Very proactive

Food Truck Worker

$350

Marrickville, New South Wales

27th Feb 2026

Working in a fast paced food truck at a brewery. Tasks include serving customers, taking money and prepping food. Must be fluent in English, and experience essential.

Ismail was excellent. Turned up on time, work efficiently and made our very busy day a success.

Event Door Check-In Assistant Needed – Masquerade Party

$120

Marrickville NSW, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Hi there! We’re looking for a friendly, reliable person to manage the door check-in for our Masquerade Party on Thursday, 6 March in Marrickville. Anyone between Age of 20 to 35 Your role: - Sit at the entrance desk and welcome guests - Check names against our guest list (approx. 200 attendees) - Apply wrist band - Allow entry only to guests on the list - Keep the check-in area organised and smooth Event details: 📍 Location: Marrickville 📅 Date: Thursday, 6 March ⏰ Time: 730pm till 11pm 👥 Guests: ~200 people 🎭 Theme: Masquerade (fun, elegant atmosphere) We’re looking for someone who: - Is punctual and professional - Has good communication and people skills - Can stay calm and polite at the door - Experience in events/reception is a bonus (not required) We’re creating a magical night of mystery and enchantment — you’ll be the first smile our guests see! ✨

Leah was so great to work with, very sweet and professional, looked the part as well✨ and also turned up early to make sure there was time to understand the task and get settled. Great feedback from our clients and would definitely rebook! Highly recommend Leah!!

Helping hand for a Party

$220

Glebe, New South Wales

24th Feb 2026

I am hosting a party for around 30 adults. I need a help hand from 5.30pm to 11pm. Tasks will include helping me in setting up the food table from 5.30 pm to be ready before the party starts at 7pm. And then just general help during the party to heat and serve additional food. As well as cleaning the serving dishes and general cleaning. We will be using disposable plates an cutlery.

Great job Susan! The event went smoothly with your help.