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 539,771 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
47,633 job openings
Avg. salary range
915,773 - 1,448,454AUD/yr
Professional Development
41,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,295,604 - 2,956,240AUD/yr
Mentoring
30,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
354,328 - 1,794,532AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
29,404 job openings
Avg. salary range
258,042 - 288,856AUD/yr
Flexible Working
26,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
443,749 - 1,552,063AUD/yr
Packaging
24,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
336,681 - 3,222,899AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
23,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
354,235 - 3,397,725AUD/yr
Cover Letters
22,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,291,656 - 3,722,331AUD/yr
Diversity
20,438 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,483,989 - 3,373,687AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
226,498 - 245,315AUD/yr
Passport
18,450 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,951 - 5,299,506AUD/yr
Presentations
17,992 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,484,996 - 6,553,356AUD/yr
Time Management
17,151 job openings
Avg. salary range
402,216 - 472,976AUD/yr
Health Care
16,448 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,904 - 329,338AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
16,127 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,293,118 - 3,111,675AUD/yr
Career Development
14,549 job openings
Avg. salary range
252,047 - 455,522AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,986 - 121,949AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
198,981 - 385,738AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,821 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,085,304 - 6,066,044AUD/yr
Audits
10,518 job openings
Avg. salary range
746,169 - 2,713,692AUD/yr
First Aid
10,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
615,662 - 724,870AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,232 - 320,568AUD/yr
Project Management
9,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,254,885 - 4,398,634AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,301,863 - 4,403,567AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,298,675 - 5,903,434AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
109,636 - 3,207,319AUD/yr
AI
8,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,104 - 2,706,006AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,787 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,734 - 19,337AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,413 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,411 - 312,053AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,947 - 229,570AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,116 - 23,822AUD/yr
Payouts
8,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
480,310 - 500,917AUD/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.