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 558,813 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
50,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
660,370 - 1,136,729AUD/yr
Professional Development
43,795 job openings
Avg. salary range
807,208 - 2,272,972AUD/yr
Mentoring
32,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,437 - 1,579,956AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
30,973 job openings
Avg. salary range
284,327 - 324,751AUD/yr
Flexible Working
28,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,168 - 1,403,340AUD/yr
Packaging
25,922 job openings
Avg. salary range
243,240 - 2,909,419AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
24,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,715 - 3,054,673AUD/yr
Cover Letters
24,350 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,599,905 - 2,881,499AUD/yr
Diversity
21,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,660,357 - 3,403,250AUD/yr
Presentations
19,213 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,408,459 - 5,005,042AUD/yr
Time Management
18,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
594,353 - 681,798AUD/yr
Passport
17,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,311 - 5,084,980AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,782 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,863 - 176,790AUD/yr
Health Care
17,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,964 - 310,689AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,371 - 2,519,359AUD/yr
Career Development
15,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,574 - 402,306AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,216 - 122,308AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,689 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,063,182 - 5,706,925AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,545 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,496 - 408,444AUD/yr
Audits
11,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
768,789 - 2,529,657AUD/yr
First Aid
10,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
540,542 - 636,320AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,646 - 307,935AUD/yr
Project Management
10,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,124,286 - 3,087,675AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,949 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,143,322 - 3,041,693AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,683 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,141,752 - 4,477,705AUD/yr
AI
9,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,440 - 2,468,647AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
378,694 - 3,125,063AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,857 - 247,687AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,373 - 196,540AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,836 - 22,821AUD/yr
Payouts
8,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
450,793 - 478,227AUD/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.