Temporary event staff for every occasion
Sidekicker helps businesses hire event staff for temporary, casual and one-off roles. Find reliable people for event support, guest services, event promotional staff and more, all through the Sidekicker platform.
10,000+ customers
1.5m+ shifts completed
95% fill rate
Thousands of ready-to-work event staff
We connect businesses with experienced and reliable event staff for every occasion.
Filling event roles, managing busy activations or finding reliable event staff has never been this easy.
1. Make a request
Submit a request through your dashboard and tell us what you need, whether it’s one bartender for a last-minute shift or a full event team.
2. Hire event staff
Our platform gets to work matching you with the best available event staff. Review profiles, experience and availability, then lock them in.
3. Approve & pay
Once the shift is complete, approve timesheets, leave a rating and we’ll handle the rest.
Event staff you can rely on
Pre-qualified temporary event staff
Every Sidekick goes through interviews, document checks, OH&S requirements and tailored inductions before they can work. This gives you access to temporary event staff who are screened and ready to step in.
Event assistant hire for extra support
Need another pair of hands on the day? Use event assistant hire to add staff for guest check-in, setup, pack-down, customer service and general event support. View worker profiles, ratings and reliability scores before making your selection.
Build your own event crew
Found workers who fit your events well? Bring them back for future shifts and build a pool of casual event workers who become familiar with your processes, venue and expectations.
Event staff hire made easy
Over 90% fill rate
With a fill rate of over 90%, Sidekicker helps you secure event staff for hire quickly. Submit a request and connect with available workers without the lengthy recruitment process.
Hire the event crew you need
Choose from available Sidekicks based on your staffing requirements, whether you need to hire an event crew, bring in extra waiters or find people to help guests get where they need to be.
Support whenever you need it
Our local team is available 24/7, 365 days a year, so you have someone to turn to whenever you need help using the Sidekicker platform.
Save on your event staffing costs
Save up to 30% on agency fees
Need an alternative to traditional event staffing agencies? Sidekicker can help you save up to 30% on traditional recruitment agency fees, giving you more flexibility when it comes to staffing your event.
Event staff to suit your budget
Set the rates you're willing to pay above the relevant award rate and keep greater control over your event staffing costs.
Compliance taken care of
Our digital compliance systems help ensure your event staff have the right to work, have the correct documentation and checks in place, are safe to work and are paid correctly.
Don’t take our word for it
Thousands of companiess across ANZ have made the switch to Sidekicker from traditional staffing agencies to fill gaps in their roster, deal with seasonal peaks and solve permanent recruitment
Sidekicks are skilled & professional and they are able to back fill any sick calls like magic. What a partnership!
Sidekicker always provide the professional, talented & experienced staff that we need.
Sidekicker is so user-friendly and convenient. The booking process for Sidekicks is a breeze.
Great service with staff being presentable and right fit for the position. It’s is a very user friendly platform for making requests, assigning staff and sending through timesheets.
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Where can I find event staff for hire?
If you're looking for event staff for hire near you, Sidekicker connects businesses with pre-qualified workers for events across Australia. You can post your requirements and find available staff through the platform.
Can I hire temporary staff for events?
Yes. Sidekicker provides temporary event staff for businesses that need additional support for one-off events, busy periods or short-term staffing requirements.
Can I hire event waiters?
Yes. You can hire event waiters through Sidekicker for functions, catering events, private events and other occasions where you need additional front-of-house support.
Can I hire an event host?
Yes. If you need to hire an event host, you can include the role and your requirements when making your staffing request through Sidekicker.
Can I hire event ushers?
Yes. Sidekicker can help you hire event ushers to welcome guests, provide directions and help create a smooth experience for attendees.
What types of event staff can I hire?
You can find a range of workers through Sidekicker, including event assistants, waiters, hosts, ushers, promotional staff and general event crew.