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 523,013 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
45,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
957,352 - 1,513,888AUD/yr
Professional Development
39,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,343,041 - 3,073,719AUD/yr
Mentoring
29,500 job openings
Avg. salary range
372,418 - 1,899,069AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
27,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
237,255 - 263,839AUD/yr
Flexible Working
25,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
428,535 - 1,575,705AUD/yr
Packaging
23,653 job openings
Avg. salary range
344,767 - 3,307,380AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
22,398 job openings
Avg. salary range
363,267 - 3,491,838AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
21,863 job openings
Avg. salary range
207,225 - 225,972AUD/yr
Cover Letters
21,855 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,378,400 - 3,873,620AUD/yr
Diversity
19,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,438,221 - 3,449,382AUD/yr
Passport
17,925 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,546 - 5,455,345AUD/yr
Presentations
17,213 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,554,284 - 6,736,234AUD/yr
Time Management
16,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
428,142 - 503,601AUD/yr
Health Care
15,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
222,900 - 329,435AUD/yr
Webassembly
15,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,877 - 121,728AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
15,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,336,266 - 3,263,733AUD/yr
Career Development
13,875 job openings
Avg. salary range
265,817 - 481,140AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,493 job openings
Avg. salary range
193,297 - 305,840AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,323 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,099,459 - 6,147,913AUD/yr
Audits
10,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
794,032 - 2,889,971AUD/yr
First Aid
9,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
664,537 - 782,557AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,523 - 291,028AUD/yr
Project Management
9,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,406,162 - 4,694,432AUD/yr
Risk Management
8,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,447,241 - 4,709,549AUD/yr
Service Delivery
8,798 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,416,833 - 6,120,919AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,836 - 19,466AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
114,783 - 3,381,339AUD/yr
Communication
8,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,420 - 121,040AUD/yr
AI
8,411 job openings
Avg. salary range
92,379 - 2,786,578AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
103,306 - 323,672AUD/yr
Corporate Training
7,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
217,567 - 235,676AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
7,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,116 - 23,822AUD/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.