Frequently asked temporary staffing questions
What is a temp recruitment agency?
A temporary recruitment agency, also known as a temp agency, connects businesses with skilled professionals available for short-term, contract or project-based roles. Robert Half is one of Australia’s leading temporary staff recruitment agencies, placing qualified candidates across Melbourne, Melbourne South East, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.
What are the benefits of using a temporary staff recruitment agency?
Using a temporary staff recruitment agency can help employers save time, access pre-qualified talent and reduce pressure on permanent teams. It can also give businesses greater workforce flexibility by allowing them to scale support up or down based on project demands, seasonal workloads or changing priorities.
How quickly can Robert Half help me find temporary staff?
In many cases, we can place a qualified temporary candidate in as little as 48 hours. Our extensive network of pre-screened professionals and our proprietary AI matching technology allow us to move quickly without compromising on quality.
What’s the difference between a temporary agency and a contract recruiter?
Temp agencies (like Robert Half) typically place workers in short-term roles to cover immediate business needs, such as covering leave, managing a workload spike, or supporting a specific project. Contract staffing often refers to longer-term engagements where the candidate works under a fixed-term arrangement. We offer both and can tailor a solution to your situation.
Is there a difference between a temp agency and a recruitment agency?
A temp agency usually focuses on short-term, temporary or contract hiring needs, while a recruitment agency may also support permanent recruitment. Robert Half provides both temporary staffing and permanent recruitment solutions, helping employers choose the right approach based on role urgency, assignment length and business priorities.
Which cities do you service as a temp agency in Australia?
Robert Half operates as a temp agency in Melbourne, Melbourne South East, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. Our local recruiters understand the nuances of each city’s job market and can source temp and contract talent efficiently across all major Australian business hubs.
What types of temporary roles can Robert Half help fill?
We recruit temporary professionals across finance & accounting, business support, technology, financial services, human resources and marketing. Whether you need a temp accountant in Sydney or a contract IT specialist in Melbourne, our specialist recruiters can help.
How does billing work for temporary staff?
Robert Half manages the employment of your temp workers directly — including payroll, superannuation and compliance obligations. You simply pay an agreed hourly or day rate. This removes the administrative complexity of engaging temporary workers directly.
