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 540,384 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
47,740 job openings
Avg. salary range
879,989 - 1,389,038AUD/yr
Professional Development
41,406 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,262,685 - 2,846,212AUD/yr
Mentoring
30,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
342,256 - 1,724,890AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
29,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
249,595 - 280,864AUD/yr
Flexible Working
26,711 job openings
Avg. salary range
459,034 - 1,527,682AUD/yr
Packaging
24,775 job openings
Avg. salary range
325,973 - 3,112,510AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
23,523 job openings
Avg. salary range
342,327 - 3,275,180AUD/yr
Cover Letters
22,958 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,245,251 - 3,620,287AUD/yr
Diversity
20,448 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,583,732 - 3,450,069AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
222,601 - 241,256AUD/yr
Passport
18,125 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,042 - 5,065,139AUD/yr
Presentations
18,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,428,071 - 6,306,973AUD/yr
Time Management
17,162 job openings
Avg. salary range
395,444 - 464,992AUD/yr
Health Care
16,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
219,343 - 322,122AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
16,196 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,305,861 - 3,057,010AUD/yr
Career Development
14,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
239,873 - 432,710AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,293 - 122,215AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,984 job openings
Avg. salary range
202,755 - 380,519AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,829 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,064,256 - 5,946,730AUD/yr
Audits
10,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
721,634 - 2,623,154AUD/yr
First Aid
10,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
591,757 - 696,708AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,625 job openings
Avg. salary range
96,253 - 310,102AUD/yr
Project Management
9,507 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,192,286 - 4,276,223AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,388 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,176,494 - 4,163,160AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,242,064 - 5,750,259AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
305,827 - 3,247,507AUD/yr
AI
8,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,978 - 2,667,416AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,615 job openings
Avg. salary range
297,913 - 344,636AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,431 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,352 - 307,462AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
198,632 - 215,206AUD/yr
Payouts
8,153 job openings
Avg. salary range
472,352 - 496,916AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,681 - 23,303AUD/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.