In-Demand Skills in Australia
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in Australia. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 548,717 job listings - 2026
Top 45 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
57,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
430,988 - 998,020AUD/yr
education-training
46,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
601,891 - 2,057,999AUD/yr
training-certification
42,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
157,111 - 1,730,679AUD/yr
Compliance
26,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
520,542 - 969,916AUD/yr
professional-development
22,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
924,961 - 2,359,399AUD/yr
mentoring
17,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,395 - 1,392,424AUD/yr
employee-assistance
15,713 job openings
Avg. salary range
153,559 - 169,154AUD/yr
flexible-working
14,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,821 - 271,307AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
14,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
183,798 - 200,756AUD/yr
packaging
13,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,697 - 2,472,544AUD/yr
passport
13,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,223 - 3,898,435AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
13,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
137,931 - 2,163,822AUD/yr
external-workforce
13,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
68,809 - 162,654AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
13,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,955 - 167,399,073AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
12,576 job openings
Avg. salary range
174,023 - 2,696,694AUD/yr
cover-letters
12,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,540,246 - 2,814,227AUD/yr
online
11,608 job openings
Avg. salary range
131,488 - 149,535AUD/yr
diversity
11,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
563,754 - 2,398,005AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,141 - 120,175AUD/yr
presentations
10,082 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,116,818 - 5,956,310AUD/yr
time-management
9,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
137,750 - 151,577AUD/yr
health-care
9,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,335 - 109,514AUD/yr
Communication
8,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,870 - 116,486AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
8,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,037,658 - 1,887,054AUD/yr
career-development
7,788 job openings
Avg. salary range
96,156 - 106,794AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
6,759 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,764 - 26,402AUD/yr
support
6,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,791 - 16,218AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,518 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
information-technology
6,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,876 - 2,591,634AUD/yr
mental-health
6,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,877 - 106,424AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,732 - 97,178AUD/yr
criminal-records
5,715 job openings
Avg. salary range
356,446 - 5,527,992AUD/yr
audits
5,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
138,117 - 2,162,284AUD/yr
first-aid
5,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,645 - 35,074AUD/yr
project-management
5,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,992,750 - 2,018,507AUD/yr
performance-indicator
5,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
359,749 - 392,533AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,311 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,475 - 143,651AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
risk-management
5,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,001,617 - 3,924,138AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,368 - 30,264AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,738,090 - 2,893,268AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/yr
data-analytics
4,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,800 - 120,223AUD/yr
Teamwork
4,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,812 - 102,387AUD/yr
management
4,747 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,154 - 16,443AUD/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in Australia for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.