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 550,274 job listings - 2026
Top 45 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
57,726 job openings
Avg. salary range
430,358 - 996,544AUD/yr
education-training
46,395 job openings
Avg. salary range
601,146 - 2,055,422AUD/yr
training-certification
42,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
156,910 - 1,728,338AUD/yr
Compliance
26,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
519,946 - 968,798AUD/yr
professional-development
22,498 job openings
Avg. salary range
921,384 - 2,350,198AUD/yr
mentoring
17,207 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,265 - 1,389,924AUD/yr
employee-assistance
15,735 job openings
Avg. salary range
153,559 - 169,154AUD/yr
flexible-working
14,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
210,806 - 270,003AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
14,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
183,798 - 200,756AUD/yr
packaging
13,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,697 - 2,472,544AUD/yr
passport
13,742 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,223 - 3,898,435AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
13,652 job openings
Avg. salary range
137,574 - 2,157,812AUD/yr
external-workforce
13,522 job openings
Avg. salary range
68,809 - 162,654AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
13,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,955 - 167,399,073AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
12,597 job openings
Avg. salary range
174,023 - 2,696,694AUD/yr
cover-letters
12,425 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,535,011 - 2,804,636AUD/yr
online
11,648 job openings
Avg. salary range
131,488 - 149,535AUD/yr
diversity
11,578 job openings
Avg. salary range
563,754 - 2,398,005AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,141 - 120,175AUD/yr
presentations
10,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,116,818 - 5,956,310AUD/yr
time-management
9,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
137,750 - 151,577AUD/yr
health-care
9,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,216 - 109,196AUD/yr
Communication
8,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,870 - 116,486AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
8,636 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,037,658 - 1,887,054AUD/yr
career-development
7,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,509 - 106,085AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
6,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,764 - 26,402AUD/yr
support
6,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,791 - 16,218AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
information-technology
6,442 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,876 - 2,591,634AUD/yr
mental-health
6,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,877 - 106,424AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,732 - 97,178AUD/yr
criminal-records
5,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
356,446 - 5,527,992AUD/yr
audits
5,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
137,402 - 2,150,274AUD/yr
first-aid
5,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,645 - 35,074AUD/yr
project-management
5,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,992,750 - 2,018,507AUD/yr
performance-indicator
5,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
359,749 - 392,533AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,337 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,475 - 143,651AUD/yr
risk-management
5,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,001,617 - 3,924,138AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,150 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,738,090 - 2,893,268AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,368 - 30,264AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/yr
data-analytics
5,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,800 - 120,223AUD/yr
Teamwork
4,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,812 - 102,387AUD/yr
artificial-intelligence
4,773 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,183 - 2,659,082AUD/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.