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Harriet was personable, efficient, took initiative and was just a lovely person to have around. I highly, highly recommend Harriet. I will definitely book her again!!

Party helper

$220

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

Jindi is great individual and photographer

Birthday & family Photographs one hour

$100

Amazing, highly recommend

Bartenders for a small work Christmas Party

$400

Thanks for your help

Event management for end of year party (North Bondi)

$100

What's the average cost of a staffing service

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Top Staffing related questions

Hiring staff through recruitment agencies can be expensive, as they charge high fees. They can also add premium prices on top of their regular fees if it’s short notice and even pre-select the candidates for you. While that can be more convenient, it can also exclude candidates who might be qualified for the role. By recruiting directly, you can be hands-on with the entire process and staff choices while keeping control of costs. 

It depends on the role you’re looking to fill in. But whatever that role is, make sure to find someone who has suitable skills and experiences. Look for their credentials and job history to see if they have the qualifications you’re looking for. Their reviews from previous clients on their profiles can also help, so you know what others have to say about the staff’s service. 

If the roles you need for your business are seasonal, it can be unsustainable to hire long-term employees. For example, hiring a short-term employee can be more cost-efficient if you need people to help you with catering for a huge event or require assistance marketing a one-time campaign. You can always hire them again if you need their services in the future! 

You can pay for your staffing service in cash. If you prefer a cashless transaction, Airtasker Pay is also available on our platform. Remember to discuss your preferred payment method with your Tasker and the payment frequency. You can pay them at once if the two of you have a one-time engagement, or you can pay them weekly or monthly for as long as you need their service. 

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

First Birthday Party decorator

$200

Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Son’s first birthday decor

Help with engagement party

$500

Modbury North SA, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Need few waiters to help take food to table

Flower and candle set up wedding

$150

Newtown NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

I need someone with a creative eye to set up tables with flowers and candles for me ( 1 hour job)

Waitress and restock

$120

Bayswater VIC, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Im having a pre wedding celebration at home. Wanting someone who can restock food from the laundry to kitchen, and serve welcome drinks. Dinner will be served in the garage in bain maries. Need someone to make sure all the food is placed into these baine maries and topped up. Timing is from 4.30-9pm. Preference is 2 people

Cafe Assistant

$100

Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Cafe Help Needed – 4 Hours (Ongoing Opportunity) Looking for someone to assist in a cafe with: Cleaning tables & floors Washing dishes Basic food service 4-hour initially, with ongoing work for the right person.

Mixing and serving drinks

$300

South Morang VIC, Australia

28th Mar 2026

21st birthday Approx 80ppl

Help to set up wedding venue decorations.

$100

Salisbury QLD, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Set up table decorations for a wedding.

Looking for barista to work for a cafe

$200

Port Macquarie-Hastings NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Hey there, we are looking for a barista for our cafe even for a short term job as well

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

Looking for a waiter tomorrow evening

$135

Double Bay NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Looking for a waiter tomorrow (Tuesday 24/03) to help serve, setup, clear and tidy at a dinner event. 6-9pm Paying $45 per hour

Great worker. Easy to work with. Highly recommended

Looking for a bartender

$180

Double Bay NSW, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Looking for someone who can setup and run the drinks department for this event. We expect around 50 people. 3 hours from 6-9pm Paying $60 per hour We will be serving all types of drinks including 2-3 cocktails

Great bartender. Easy to work with. Would definitely work with him again

Bar tender for birthday party this Saturday 21/3

$400

Mortlake NSW 2137, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Looking for a bartender to come to our house in Mortlake, Saturday 21st March, 2.30pm -10pm Will be for approx 60 guests making cocktails. Will need cocktail experience

Des was great at our party. She was polite, fun and worked seamlessly with the party. Would happily have her again! Thank you!

Byron Bay Bartender

$200

Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Need a bartender for Max 4hrs (including set up) to make 2 simple cocktails with all alcohol, ingredients and glassware provided.

Franco had great energy and was so polite! Highly recommend him!

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 a private party

$28

Turramurra NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2026

We are seeking a proactive and helpful waiter to assist with a private home event. The ideal candidate will be well-presented, efficient, and comfortable working in a kitchen environment. • When: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (4 hours) • Location: Turramurra • Responsibilities: • Initial dining table setup. • Tray service for food and drinks. • Clearing plates and basic dishwashing/loading the dishwasher. • Final kitchen tidy-up and floor sweep. • General assistance as directed by the host.

Highly recommended.

Mixologist and Bartender

$200

Warrawee NSW 2074, Australia

13th Mar 2026

I need a mixologist and bartender to serve drinks at my 50 th at home . There will be 35 guests and I require service from 7.00 pm to midnight , will be supplying the glasses and alcohol . 4 cocktails are on the list . Price quoted is per person

Geoff did an amazing job of being a mixologist at my party , he was organised , professional and kept the cocktails flowing . I would highly recommend him .

Energetic Party Host - 13th Birthday Nerf War

$100

Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Looking for an energetic and confident person to help host my son’s 13th birthday party. We are hosting the party in a flat, open park space, so we need someone who can help bring the "battlefield" to life! Date Sunday 15 March 2026 12noon to 1pm Task: 1. Make and setup and set up Obstacles (Can use cardboard get from Bunnings) or tents for the open space. 2. Lead the Nerf War. I have all the guns, ammo. You will be the "Referee"—explaining the rules, boundaries, starting the game rounds for about 15 kids age 13. 3. Lead a "1-minute dart sweep" with the kids to help clean up the park before the party ends. Requirements: * Must be loud, fun, and comfortable managing a group of 15 thirteen-year-old boys. * Experience as a sports coach, camp counselor, teacher, or similar role is preferred but not essential. * Reliable, punctual, and proactive. * A whistle and a high-vis vest/camo gear/ referee uniform is a bonus! Free pizza and drinks will be provided.

Andriyo is very professional. Great communication and got the job done. Happy to recommend Andriyo.

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