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 521,825 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
45,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
957,352 - 1,513,888AUD/yr
Professional Development
39,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,344,546 - 3,077,177AUD/yr
Mentoring
29,488 job openings
Avg. salary range
372,418 - 1,899,069AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
27,813 job openings
Avg. salary range
237,907 - 264,555AUD/yr
Flexible Working
25,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
428,535 - 1,575,705AUD/yr
Packaging
23,638 job openings
Avg. salary range
345,449 - 3,314,110AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
22,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
364,026 - 3,499,344AUD/yr
Cover Letters
21,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,378,400 - 3,873,620AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
21,415 job openings
Avg. salary range
210,349 - 229,186AUD/yr
Diversity
19,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,438,221 - 3,449,382AUD/yr
Passport
17,859 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,886 - 5,475,510AUD/yr
Presentations
17,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,554,284 - 6,736,234AUD/yr
Time Management
16,418 job openings
Avg. salary range
428,142 - 503,601AUD/yr
Health Care
15,699 job openings
Avg. salary range
222,900 - 329,435AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
15,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,336,266 - 3,263,733AUD/yr
Webassembly
15,067 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,829 - 121,678AUD/yr
Career Development
13,865 job openings
Avg. salary range
265,817 - 481,140AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,487 job openings
Avg. salary range
193,297 - 305,840AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,099,459 - 6,147,913AUD/yr
Audits
10,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
794,032 - 2,889,971AUD/yr
First Aid
9,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
664,537 - 782,557AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,205 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,523 - 291,028AUD/yr
Project Management
9,022 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,406,162 - 4,694,432AUD/yr
Risk Management
8,957 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,447,241 - 4,709,549AUD/yr
Service Delivery
8,792 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,416,833 - 6,120,919AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,502 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,836 - 19,466AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
114,783 - 3,381,339AUD/yr
AI
8,408 job openings
Avg. salary range
92,379 - 2,786,578AUD/yr
Communication
8,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,248 - 120,785AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
103,306 - 323,672AUD/yr
Corporate Training
7,870 job openings
Avg. salary range
217,567 - 235,676AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
7,778 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.