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 583,289 job listings - 2026
Top 44 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
62,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
395,591 - 1,153,498AUD/yr
education-training
50,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
563,218 - 1,908,322AUD/yr
training-certification
45,689 job openings
Avg. salary range
152,787 - 1,602,760AUD/yr
Compliance
28,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
480,648 - 894,825AUD/yr
professional-development
24,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
868,623 - 2,195,432AUD/yr
mentoring
18,500 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,275 - 1,305,837AUD/yr
employee-assistance
17,057 job openings
Avg. salary range
154,034 - 170,889AUD/yr
flexible-working
15,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
204,556 - 261,034AUD/yr
packaging
14,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
162,964 - 2,350,231AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
14,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
135,373 - 1,987,008AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
14,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
183,546 - 200,476AUD/yr
external-workforce
14,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
64,505 - 151,237AUD/yr
passport
14,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
121,436 - 3,792,340AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
13,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,963 - 95,975AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
13,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
175,692 - 2,550,570AUD/yr
cover-letters
13,467 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,416,878 - 2,581,097AUD/yr
online
12,528 job openings
Avg. salary range
125,351 - 142,566AUD/yr
diversity
12,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
526,329 - 2,235,078AUD/yr
presentations
10,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,980,129 - 5,570,260AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,627 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,116 - 120,146AUD/yr
time-management
10,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
129,164 - 142,080AUD/yr
health-care
9,847 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,195 - 106,798AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
9,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
965,771 - 1,755,799AUD/yr
Communication
8,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,512 - 116,205AUD/yr
career-development
8,447 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,325 - 100,388AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
7,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,431 - 25,452AUD/yr
information-technology
6,957 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,135 - 2,438,443AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,787 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
mental-health
6,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
125,531 - 148,228AUD/yr
support
6,487 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,657 - 15,829AUD/yr
criminal-records
6,196 job openings
Avg. salary range
333,420 - 5,160,305AUD/yr
audits
6,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
147,770 - 1,991,489AUD/yr
first-aid
6,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,467 - 34,375AUD/yr
performance-indicator
5,977 job openings
Avg. salary range
351,692 - 382,153AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,957 - 97,499AUD/yr
project-management
5,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,890,572 - 3,595,373AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,588 - 127,816AUD/yr
risk-management
5,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,863,195 - 3,651,954AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,483,196 - 2,623,965AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,579 - 29,178AUD/yr
data-analytics
5,431 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,042 - 106,075AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
artificial-intelligence
5,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,237 - 2,418,065AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/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.