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 558,576 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
50,494 job openings
Avg. salary range
660,370 - 1,136,729AUD/yr
Professional Development
43,789 job openings
Avg. salary range
807,208 - 2,272,972AUD/yr
Mentoring
32,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,437 - 1,579,956AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
30,961 job openings
Avg. salary range
284,327 - 324,751AUD/yr
Flexible Working
28,334 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,168 - 1,403,340AUD/yr
Packaging
25,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
243,240 - 2,909,419AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
24,661 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,715 - 3,054,673AUD/yr
Cover Letters
24,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,599,905 - 2,881,499AUD/yr
Diversity
21,781 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,656,901 - 3,396,144AUD/yr
Presentations
19,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,405,126 - 4,993,130AUD/yr
Time Management
18,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
594,353 - 681,798AUD/yr
Passport
17,933 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,311 - 5,084,980AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,822 - 176,781AUD/yr
Health Care
17,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,964 - 310,689AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,371 - 2,519,359AUD/yr
Career Development
15,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,574 - 402,306AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,137 - 122,223AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,686 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,056,652 - 5,671,564AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,539 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,496 - 408,444AUD/yr
Audits
11,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
768,789 - 2,529,657AUD/yr
First Aid
10,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
540,542 - 636,320AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,646 - 307,935AUD/yr
Project Management
10,067 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,124,286 - 3,087,675AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,143,322 - 3,041,693AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,682 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,135,432 - 4,464,459AUD/yr
AI
9,545 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
8,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,857 - 247,687AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,799 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
8,657 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.