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Very helpful, prompt reply to my messages and the job was done on time and he quickly sent back the photos to a high standard, as requested. I would use again.

Photos of commercial kitchen

$100

Very professional and did a great job at cleaning my house. Very thorough and kind and was open to anything! Thank you!

A thorough clean- after party

$120

This is the first time I’ve used Airtasker for this type of assignment. Mark was really lovely and helped be a server at my friends party. Adapted very quickly with what was required and has excellent personal skills! Little things like topping up my wine as soon as it was empty and keeping busy.

Server - Party Assistant

$125

This is my first time using Airtasker service and I was lucky I found Azra. My 30th birthday last Thursday was epic! She was very entertaining, engaging and graceful. Thanks again for the wonderful performance! 🙂

I need belly dancer

$200

Aisha was awesome again - would hire again in a heartbeat!!

Bartender/drinks waiter required

$150

Great bloke, excellent job!

Event Waitress

$280

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

$140 - $270

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$140

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$200

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$270

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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

Looking to Hire a Bollywood Pianist

$100

Docklands VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2025

Looking to Hire a Bollywood Pianist – 30th April, Docklands (Melbourne) We’re looking for a talented Bollywood pianist to perform at a private birthday celebration on 30th April in Docklands. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Event: Elegant birthday gathering with a warm, intimate vibe. If you can bring soulful Bollywood melodies to life on the piano and help create a magical evening, we’d love to hear from you! Mention your availability, rates, and any sample performances if available.

Elvis entertainer

$200

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

12th Apr 2025

Elvis impersonator required for an hour at 1pm in Coburg at a pub for an 80th birthday

Waitering for a first birthday party

$250

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2025

I need help with heating and serving afternoon tea, pouring drinks, cleaning up for a party of 30. shift is 2pm-7pm, which includes an hour on either side for preparation and pack down.

Catering servers for a small party in Melbourne

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Require a server for catering of a small party

Bartending

$180

Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Needing a cocktail waiter for a small house party/games night just for 2-3 hours. Very casual atmosphere.

Catering for event.

$500

St Kilda VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2025

I need a caterer to help with a private event.

Help Washing Dishes at large family dinner

$110

Toorak VIC, Australia

7th Apr 2025

Help washing dishes for a large family dinner. Task listed for one night, 2 nights required Must be available BOTH nights: Saturday 12th April 7:00 - 10:30pm Sunday 13th April 7:00 - 10:30pm Finish time approximate, hourly rate. 2nd night can be paid cash to avoid additional fees. All cleaning products and gloves included. $30ph

Nikhita was absolutely amazing. She was professional, proficient, friendly and a delight to work with. Would hire again!!

Catering buffet style

$600

Coburg VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2025

Daughters 1st birthday, looking for catering who can come set up and pack up.

Bar and food service for a private party (40th)

$150

South Melbourne, Victoria

2nd Apr 2025

Need 2 people price per person Party is 90 people 7.30pm-12.30am Its my partners 40th so we are just looking at having a basic cocktail for the first hour and normal drinks after that hour. We possibly may need some food taken around. 7.30pm- 8pm- start 8-9pm- cocktail hour (one cocktail) and normal drinks 9-12.30 serving drinks, food, clearing plates, clearing empty glasses, clearing rubbish and putting it in the bins.

Barista to help at an event

$100

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Hi there, we are looking for an experienced barista to make coffees, teas, and hot chocolates at our house during our daughter’s bday party on Saturday April 12 10am-12pm. We have a lelit coffee machine. Hourly rate negotiable.

Antonia was AMAZING!!

URGENT: Waitstaff Needed – Thursday, 27 March | Cremorne VIC | $35/hr

$193

Cremorne VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Event Details: Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne VIC 3121 Wait Staff Start and End Time: 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (event runs from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) Attire: Black attire, black shoes, and a clean, well-presented appearance. Event type: Start up/ Corporate Expected Attendee Numbers: 60 Duties & Responsibilities: - Set up catering tables, bar, and non-alcoholic beverage stand - Assist with unloading catering and ice bags - Keep food warm and heat as needed - Bar service and non-alcoholic drink service (RSA required) - Keep the bar stocked throughout the event - Tidy and clean as you go, ensuring the venue remains presentable - Serve food platters at 7:00 PM - Pack down and clean at the end of the night Event Timeline: 4:00 PM: Waitstaff arrive, assist with setup, unloading catering, and preparing the bar 5:00 PM: Drinks service opens. Bar is manned (no tray service) 5:30 PM: Event starts, arrivals (drinks service only) 6:00 PM: Formalities (standing); tidy during this time and keep food hot in the kitchen oven 7:00 PM: Food platters served for attendees, networking continues 9:00 PM: Event concludes, clean-up begins Requirements: - Current RSA (for bar service) - Reliable and professional - Experience in hospitality or event service Pay: $35 per hour If you're interested, please apply.

Great service, very happy

Bar tender for 1st bday party

$100

Melbourne CBD VIC 3004, Australia

19th Mar 2025

Bartender 50 adults Drinks basic whisky, wine, beer, vodka and mixes, soft drinks and rose 11.45-3.45 4 hours for first bday party White tshirt required and apron will be provided Everything else provided

Please BOOK LINDEN. She is INCREDIBLE. I cannot say it enough. Thank you so much

$1,000 for Catering food and drink for 70 person team at fun run

$1,000

Docklands VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2025

Catering food and drink for 70 person team at fun run - $1,000 fee (factoring in price of food and drink for 70 people, time for food run, 4 hours on the day, Airtasker fee) - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JNGKDWNEVZYS336PXQBK1A7Q

Second time we have used Morgan, he is refreshing to deal with and manners my life so much easier!

Waitstaff Needed (3/3) – AI Generation Event (March 27) | $35 per hour

$193

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

3rd Mar 2025

Looking for waitstaff to assist at our AI Generation Demo Day event on Thursday, March 27, at Cremorne Digital Hub (80 Balmain Street, Cremorne VIC 3121). Event Details: Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne VIC 3121 Wait Staff Start and End Time: 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (event runs from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) Attire: Black attire, black shoes, and a clean, well-presented appearance. Event type: Start up/ Corporate Expected Attendee Numbers: 60 Duties & Responsibilities: - Set up catering tables, bar, and non-alcoholic beverage stand - Assist with unloading catering and ice bags - Keep food warm and heat as needed - Bar service and non-alcoholic drink service (RSA required) - Keep the bar stocked throughout the event - Tidy and clean as you go, ensuring the venue remains presentable - Serve food platters at 7:00 PM - Pack down and clean at the end of the night Event Timeline: 4:00 PM: Waitstaff arrive, assist with setup, unloading catering, and preparing the bar 5:00 PM: Drinks service opens. Bar is manned (no tray service) 5:30 PM: Event starts, arrivals (drinks service only) 6:00 PM: Formalities (standing); tidy during this time and keep food hot in the kitchen oven 7:00 PM: Food platters served for attendees, networking continues 9:00 PM: Event concludes, clean-up begins Requirements: - Current RSA (for bar service) - Reliable and professional - Experience in hospitality or event service Pay: $35 per hour If you're interested, please apply.

Great service, I would book again :)

Waitstaff Needed (2/3) – AI Generation Event (March 27) | $35 per hour

$193

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

3rd Mar 2025

Looking for waitstaff to assist at our AI Generation Demo Day event on Thursday, March 27, at Cremorne Digital Hub (80 Balmain Street, Cremorne VIC 3121). Event Details: Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne VIC 3121 Wait Staff Start and End Time: 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (event runs from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) Attire: Black attire, black shoes, and a clean, well-presented appearance. Event type: Start up/ Corporate Expected Attendee Numbers: 60 Duties & Responsibilities: - Set up catering tables, bar, and non-alcoholic beverage stand - Assist with unloading catering and ice bags - Keep food warm and heat as needed - Bar service and non-alcoholic drink service (RSA required) - Keep the bar stocked throughout the event - Tidy and clean as you go, ensuring the venue remains presentable - Serve food platters at 7:00 PM - Pack down and clean at the end of the night Event Timeline: 4:00 PM: Waitstaff arrive, assist with setup, unloading catering, and preparing the bar 5:00 PM: Drinks service opens. Bar is manned (no tray service) 5:30 PM: Event starts, arrivals (drinks service only) 6:00 PM: Formalities (standing); tidy during this time and keep food hot in the kitchen oven 7:00 PM: Food platters served for attendees, networking continues 9:00 PM: Event concludes, clean-up begins Requirements: - Current RSA (for bar service) - Reliable and professional - Experience in hospitality or event service Pay: $35 per hour If you're interested, please apply.

Great service, I would book again.

Chefs or Food Handlers With a Food Safety Certificate

$800

Richmond VIC, Australia

24th Feb 2025

I am looking for a chef or someone with a food handling certificate to help reheat food for a research project. The hours are 26th Feb and 27th Feb. 11am-7.30pm with a 1 hour break in the middle of the day.

Linden was awesome! Team player and took on a logistically tricky project with a great attitude, and loads of solutions above and beyond. Would 100 percent recommend!

Set up few tables and do last cleaning for a function in Southbank

$100

Southbank VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

Set up a few tables and other things for a function is Southbank and do a last cleaning mainly vacuum

She was so prompt and we were very happy with her work

I need two people to do drink service at a 40th birthday in Elwood

$300

Elwood VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Two people required to serve beer, wine, Champaign and soft drink at a 40th birthday party in Elwood from 6:45 - 10:00pm

Melissa was amazing

Wait Staff with RSA for Corporate Event

$35

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Job Title: 2 x Wait Staff with RSA for Corporate Networking Event 📍 Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, Melbourne 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (3.5 hours) 💰 Pay: $35 per hour Job Description: We are looking for two professional and reliable wait staff with a valid RSA to assist with food and beverage service at a corporate networking event. Responsibilities: Serving beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks Managing and maintaining the canapé/platter table (restocking, tidying, ensuring presentation) Keeping the event space tidy (clearing empty glasses/plates) Assisting with basic event setup and pack down as needed Providing friendly and professional service to guests Requirements: ✔ Valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate ✔ Prior hospitality or event experience preferred ✔ Professional, well-presented, and punctual ✔ All black attire is required (black shirt, pants, and shoes) ✔ Friendly and proactive approach to service If you’re available and interested, please reply with your experience, RSA certification details, and any relevant references. Looking forward to working with you!

Great service, would hire again

Bartender for small house party

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2025

I’m planning my 40th birthday party to be held in my apartment in the CBD. Details: 15/3 (Saturday) Near Southern Cross Station 4-7pm Task: Mix some basic cocktails (would be great if we can work on creating one signature cocktail together), pour, and serve drinks. When not busy, help to tidy/clean in between. Would like to have a conversation before the party to chat over what you can offer and to discuss what I’ll need to purchase in terms of drinks, garnishes, serving ware etc. The space: Drinks served on my kitchen bench in my lil 2 bedder apartment. The guests: Approx. 30 pax Very chilled and fun vibe. Thank you in advance.

Absolutely fantastic. Would recommend Nicole to everyone! So professional and helpful.