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 589,277 job listings - 2026
Top 44 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
63,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
402,536 - 1,156,919AUD/yr
education-training
50,750 job openings
Avg. salary range
576,757 - 1,918,158AUD/yr
training-certification
46,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,934 - 1,614,519AUD/yr
Compliance
29,151 job openings
Avg. salary range
493,457 - 907,199AUD/yr
professional-development
24,467 job openings
Avg. salary range
860,916 - 2,175,773AUD/yr
mentoring
18,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,155 - 1,303,652AUD/yr
employee-assistance
17,229 job openings
Avg. salary range
215,742 - 236,664AUD/yr
flexible-working
15,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
204,112 - 260,473AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
14,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
183,546 - 200,476AUD/yr
packaging
14,949 job openings
Avg. salary range
162,057 - 2,336,113AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
14,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,639 - 2,012,976AUD/yr
external-workforce
14,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
64,239 - 150,515AUD/yr
passport
14,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
121,436 - 3,792,340AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
13,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,963 - 95,975AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
13,670 job openings
Avg. salary range
174,625 - 2,533,935AUD/yr
cover-letters
13,576 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,408,114 - 2,565,090AUD/yr
online
12,654 job openings
Avg. salary range
125,351 - 142,566AUD/yr
diversity
12,556 job openings
Avg. salary range
526,329 - 2,235,078AUD/yr
presentations
11,016 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,980,129 - 5,570,260AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,790 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,116 - 120,146AUD/yr
time-management
10,522 job openings
Avg. salary range
128,031 - 140,851AUD/yr
health-care
9,972 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,086 - 106,513AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
9,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
963,752 - 1,752,109AUD/yr
Communication
8,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,478 - 116,178AUD/yr
career-development
8,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,770 - 99,773AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
7,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,407 - 25,381AUD/yr
information-technology
7,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,826 - 2,422,538AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
mental-health
6,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
124,628 - 147,159AUD/yr
support
6,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,674 - 15,860AUD/yr
criminal-records
6,275 job openings
Avg. salary range
333,420 - 5,160,305AUD/yr
audits
6,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
147,117 - 1,981,486AUD/yr
first-aid
6,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,361 - 34,091AUD/yr
performance-indicator
6,076 job openings
Avg. salary range
457,046 - 493,978AUD/yr
project-management
5,912 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,890,572 - 3,595,373AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,771 - 97,327AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,588 - 127,816AUD/yr
risk-management
5,674 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,863,195 - 3,651,954AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,483,196 - 2,623,965AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,354 - 28,857AUD/yr
data-analytics
5,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,042 - 106,075AUD/yr
artificial-intelligence
5,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,237 - 2,418,065AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/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.