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 547,027 job listings - 2026
Top 46 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
56,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
434,782 - 1,006,948AUD/yr
education-training
45,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
608,640 - 2,081,437AUD/yr
training-certification
41,605 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,293 - 1,744,827AUD/yr
Compliance
26,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
524,142 - 976,677AUD/yr
professional-development
22,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
930,377 - 2,373,336AUD/yr
mentoring
16,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,039 - 1,405,063AUD/yr
employee-assistance
15,617 job openings
Avg. salary range
153,559 - 169,154AUD/yr
flexible-working
14,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
213,063 - 272,897AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
13,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
185,885 - 202,915AUD/yr
packaging
13,740 job openings
Avg. salary range
161,669 - 2,488,467AUD/yr
passport
13,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,223 - 3,898,435AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
13,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
139,731 - 2,194,381AUD/yr
external-workforce
13,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,158 - 163,559AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
12,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,026 - 171,996,831AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
12,457 job openings
Avg. salary range
175,179 - 2,715,664AUD/yr
cover-letters
12,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,540,246 - 2,814,227AUD/yr
online
11,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
132,550 - 150,740AUD/yr
diversity
11,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
563,754 - 2,398,005AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,581 - 120,662AUD/yr
presentations
9,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,139,432 - 6,020,384AUD/yr
time-management
9,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
140,488 - 154,623AUD/yr
health-care
9,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,444 - 109,826AUD/yr
Communication
8,576 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,871 - 116,490AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
8,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,042,373 - 1,895,663AUD/yr
career-development
7,704 job openings
Avg. salary range
96,156 - 106,794AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
6,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,801 - 26,523AUD/yr
support
6,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,791 - 16,218AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
information-technology
6,324 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,876 - 2,591,634AUD/yr
mental-health
6,112 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,877 - 106,424AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,693 - 97,166AUD/yr
criminal-records
5,673 job openings
Avg. salary range
361,298 - 5,607,745AUD/yr
audits
5,611 job openings
Avg. salary range
138,117 - 2,162,284AUD/yr
first-aid
5,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,645 - 35,074AUD/yr
project-management
5,413 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,002,597 - 2,028,466AUD/yr
performance-indicator
5,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
366,263 - 399,616AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,224 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
5,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,023,128 - 3,966,403AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,061 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,755,789 - 2,911,961AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,034 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,368 - 30,264AUD/yr
data-analytics
4,923 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,800 - 120,223AUD/yr
management
4,747 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,154 - 16,443AUD/yr
Teamwork
4,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,752 - 102,378AUD/yr
development
4,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,943 - 14,455AUD/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.