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 605,531 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
54,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
710,478 - 1,186,560AUD/yr
Professional Development
48,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
767,104 - 2,109,073AUD/yr
Mentoring
36,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
325,554 - 1,504,818AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
34,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
337,674 - 443,032AUD/yr
Flexible Working
31,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
450,517 - 1,728,559AUD/yr
Packaging
28,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
249,950 - 2,698,281AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
27,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
260,554 - 2,819,169AUD/yr
Cover Letters
26,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,550,392 - 2,722,833AUD/yr
Diversity
23,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,780,870 - 3,380,586AUD/yr
Presentations
20,920 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,470,524 - 4,735,818AUD/yr
Time Management
19,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
744,469 - 844,025AUD/yr
Health Care
18,989 job openings
Avg. salary range
203,890 - 296,822AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
18,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
896,878 - 2,753,048AUD/yr
Passport
18,312 job openings
Avg. salary range
114,198 - 4,783,778AUD/yr
Career Development
16,967 job openings
Avg. salary range
204,614 - 367,488AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,784 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,339 - 176,310AUD/yr
Criminal Records
12,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,076,925 - 5,191,862AUD/yr
Mental Health
12,634 job openings
Avg. salary range
333,733 - 602,570AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,398 - 122,413AUD/yr
Audits
12,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
954,600 - 2,659,690AUD/yr
First Aid
11,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
499,444 - 587,885AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
11,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
154,753 - 361,625AUD/yr
Project Management
10,929 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,041,611 - 2,816,580AUD/yr
Risk Management
10,855 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,138,149 - 2,901,528AUD/yr
Service Delivery
10,634 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,110,701 - 5,174,994AUD/yr
AI
10,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,180 - 2,219,817AUD/yr
Data Analytics
10,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
375,268 - 3,974,100AUD/yr
Invoicing
9,772 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,652 - 237,333AUD/yr
Corporate Training
9,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
152,679 - 165,567AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
9,466 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,136 - 21,853AUD/yr
Payouts
9,421 job openings
Avg. salary range
527,286 - 556,464AUD/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.