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 558,605 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
50,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
660,370 - 1,136,729AUD/yr
Professional Development
43,793 job openings
Avg. salary range
807,208 - 2,272,972AUD/yr
Mentoring
32,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,437 - 1,579,956AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
30,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
284,327 - 324,751AUD/yr
Flexible Working
28,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,168 - 1,403,340AUD/yr
Packaging
25,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
243,240 - 2,909,419AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
24,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,715 - 3,054,673AUD/yr
Cover Letters
24,350 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,599,905 - 2,881,499AUD/yr
Diversity
21,786 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,656,901 - 3,396,144AUD/yr
Presentations
19,216 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,405,126 - 4,993,130AUD/yr
Time Management
18,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
594,353 - 681,798AUD/yr
Passport
17,939 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,311 - 5,084,980AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,680 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,988 - 176,925AUD/yr
Health Care
17,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,964 - 310,689AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,371 - 2,519,359AUD/yr
Career Development
15,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,574 - 402,306AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,168 - 122,241AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,056,652 - 5,671,564AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,496 - 408,444AUD/yr
Audits
11,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
768,789 - 2,529,657AUD/yr
First Aid
10,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
540,542 - 636,320AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,646 - 307,935AUD/yr
Project Management
10,069 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,124,286 - 3,087,675AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,143,322 - 3,041,693AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,684 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,135,432 - 4,464,459AUD/yr
AI
9,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,440 - 2,468,647AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
378,694 - 3,125,063AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,961 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,857 - 247,687AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,804 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,373 - 196,540AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,836 - 22,821AUD/yr
Payouts
8,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
450,793 - 478,227AUD/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.