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 583,059 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
52,847 job openings
Avg. salary range
724,312 - 1,213,202AUD/yr
Professional Development
46,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
793,156 - 2,181,441AUD/yr
Mentoring
34,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
333,966 - 1,544,952AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
32,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
352,094 - 462,121AUD/yr
Flexible Working
29,698 job openings
Avg. salary range
466,651 - 1,791,815AUD/yr
Packaging
27,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
238,622 - 2,789,908AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
25,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
249,173 - 2,920,586AUD/yr
Cover Letters
25,597 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,588,910 - 2,811,853AUD/yr
Diversity
22,831 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,801,405 - 3,456,471AUD/yr
Presentations
20,109 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,522,606 - 4,904,953AUD/yr
Time Management
18,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
771,045 - 874,307AUD/yr
Health Care
18,194 job openings
Avg. salary range
209,902 - 305,691AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
18,082 job openings
Avg. salary range
908,111 - 2,818,284AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,683 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,768 - 175,661AUD/yr
Passport
17,682 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,466 - 4,975,450AUD/yr
Career Development
16,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,633 - 380,385AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,087 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,446 - 122,504AUD/yr
Criminal Records
12,304 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,107,178 - 5,339,006AUD/yr
Mental Health
12,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
347,098 - 626,978AUD/yr
Audits
11,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
973,326 - 2,712,317AUD/yr
First Aid
11,402 job openings
Avg. salary range
516,205 - 607,638AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
156,640 - 366,242AUD/yr
Project Management
10,527 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,082,275 - 2,927,287AUD/yr
Risk Management
10,371 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,154,235 - 2,985,726AUD/yr
Service Delivery
10,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,150,585 - 5,316,938AUD/yr
AI
10,014 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,928 - 2,330,279AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,921 job openings
Avg. salary range
348,434 - 4,101,802AUD/yr
Invoicing
9,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,293 - 244,276AUD/yr
Corporate Training
9,224 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,253 - 172,713AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
9,112 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,329 - 22,153AUD/yr
Payouts
9,017 job openings
Avg. salary range
573,807 - 605,510AUD/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.