Melbourne's #1 provider of temporary retail staff
Sidekicker connects thousands of Melbourne retail businesses with top-tier temporary merchandisers, retail assistants and more every year.
10,000+ customers
1.5m+ shifts completed
95% fill rate
We have thousands of Melbourne-based retail staff ready to go
Merchandiser
Retail Assistant
Forklift Driver
Pick Packer
Customer Service
Brand Ambassador
Merchandiser
$390
Retail Assistant
$440
Forklift Driver
$683
Pick Packer
$568
Customer Service
$476
Brand Ambassador
$350
Merchandiser
$390
Retail Assistant
$440
Forklift Driver
$683
Pick Packer
$568
Customer Service
$476
Brand Ambassador
$350
Merchandiser
$390
Retail Assistant
$440
Forklift Driver
$683
Pick Packer
$568
Customer Service
$476
Brand Ambassador
$350
Pre-vetted, productive & reliable retail staff in Melbourne
Thorough screening
Our rigorous screening process ensures each Sidekick passes interviews, document checks, OH&S standards, and tailored inductions. From brand ambassadors to retail assistants, our process guarantees you get top-notch staff.
Accountability through profiles
Unlike traditional retail staffing agencies in Melbourne, you choose who works for you. Our Sidekicks are rated and reviewed after each shift, with reliability scores and experience displayed on their profiles.
Retention through talent pools
Create talent pools with your favourite Sidekicks and assign shifts directly to them, ensuring consistent, reliable staff.
Quick and user-friendly
Leading fill rates for retail staff
Need a temporary brand ambassador right away? No problem! Make a request any time, and it’s instantly sent to available Sidekicks, ensuring our fill rates are faster than traditional retail staffing agencies in Melbourne.
You’re in control
Select Sidekicks from available retail staff or let our system do it for you.
Continuous support
Our local support team is there for you 24/7, 365 days a year, ready to help whenever needed.
More value for lower cost
Save 30% on retail staffing fees
Unlike typical Melbourne-based retail staffing agencies, we don’t operate a branch network or depend on recruiters to meet your needs. Our commitment to innovation allows us to pass cost savings to you.
Decide your rates
Our pricing engine lets you control how much you’re paying for your retail workers.
Enhanced compliance
Digital compliance systems ensure your staff are qualified, safe to work, and paid correctly.
Gain access to skills tested Sidekicks, like the ones below!
Selecting the right staff is so easy, thanks to the transparent reliability and rating system of Sidekicks
Adore Beauty
Sidekicker services businesses in a growing number of cities across Australia
Discover the impact
Sidekicker empowers local Melbourne retail businesses to meet shifting staffing demands by offering an exceptional workforce, advanced tools, real-time data, and insights.
Not only has Sidekicker been able to meet all of our requirements for peak periods, but they’ve made it all a breeze
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Sidekicker is by far the best way to hire extra staff in the warehouse to support our busy periods
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Case studies
Frequently asked questions
How does pricing work?
Sidekicker charges a service fee on top of the hourly rate to the worker, superannuation and other statutory charges. Pricing is clearly stated before you submit your booking request.If you have large or recurring needs we can offer custom pricing. We often find we can save our customers up to 30% compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.
How do you pre-screen staff?
All temporary staff are screened by our specialist onboarding team and must create a detailed profile listing their experience and any certifications. Unlike a traditional temporary staffing agency you are able to see all of this information before accepting them onto your premise.
Can you work with large complex workforces?
Yes! Sidekicker works with some of the largest businesses in the industry. We can customise our delivery and platform to suit your needs whether it be for 20 Sidekicks or 200.