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 683,224 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
60,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
768,666 - 1,243,719AUD/yr
Professional Development
55,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
759,926 - 1,978,942AUD/yr
Mentoring
40,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
427,193 - 1,432,846AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
38,921 job openings
Avg. salary range
331,039 - 424,899AUD/yr
Flexible Working
35,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
487,879 - 2,235,451AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
31,388 job openings
Avg. salary range
418,859 - 2,559,069AUD/yr
Packaging
31,304 job openings
Avg. salary range
418,859 - 2,559,069AUD/yr
Cover Letters
30,792 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,649,438 - 2,667,342AUD/yr
Diversity
26,426 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,051,476 - 3,517,661AUD/yr
Presentations
23,673 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,624,383 - 4,383,917AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
21,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
924,713 - 3,105,464AUD/yr
Time Management
21,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,125,323 - 1,251,683AUD/yr
Health Care
21,061 job openings
Avg. salary range
273,112 - 371,449AUD/yr
Career Development
19,506 job openings
Avg. salary range
206,364 - 650,131AUD/yr
Passport
19,196 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,169 - 4,223,079AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,654 job openings
Avg. salary range
151,455 - 167,510AUD/yr
Criminal Records
15,053 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,099,824 - 4,542,392AUD/yr
Mental Health
13,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
337,902 - 568,989AUD/yr
Audits
13,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,101,948 - 2,750,387AUD/yr
First Aid
13,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
694,272 - 818,174AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,877 - 121,051AUD/yr
AI
12,635 job openings
Avg. salary range
242,640 - 2,079,825AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
12,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,858 - 458,441AUD/yr
Project Management
12,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,035,718 - 3,453,776AUD/yr
Risk Management
12,008 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,093,856 - 2,673,760AUD/yr
Data Analytics
11,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
562,282 - 5,672,607AUD/yr
Service Delivery
11,787 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,096,574 - 6,268,359AUD/yr
Invoicing
11,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,225 - 234,141AUD/yr
Payouts
11,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
492,276 - 515,535AUD/yr
Corporate Training
10,989 job openings
Avg. salary range
124,138 - 134,788AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
10,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,010 - 21,562AUD/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.