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 558,694 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
50,493 job openings
Avg. salary range
660,729 - 1,137,352AUD/yr
Professional Development
43,783 job openings
Avg. salary range
807,208 - 2,272,972AUD/yr
Mentoring
32,967 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,437 - 1,579,956AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
30,957 job openings
Avg. salary range
284,327 - 324,751AUD/yr
Flexible Working
28,332 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,168 - 1,403,340AUD/yr
Packaging
25,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
243,240 - 2,909,419AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
24,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,715 - 3,054,673AUD/yr
Cover Letters
24,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,599,905 - 2,881,499AUD/yr
Diversity
21,781 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,656,901 - 3,396,144AUD/yr
Presentations
19,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,405,126 - 4,993,130AUD/yr
Time Management
18,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
594,353 - 681,798AUD/yr
Passport
17,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,311 - 5,084,980AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,784 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,648 - 176,585AUD/yr
Health Care
17,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,964 - 310,689AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,371 - 2,519,359AUD/yr
Career Development
15,416 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,574 - 402,306AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,083 - 122,155AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,686 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,056,652 - 5,671,564AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,496 - 408,444AUD/yr
Audits
11,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
768,789 - 2,529,657AUD/yr
First Aid
10,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
540,542 - 636,320AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,646 - 307,935AUD/yr
Project Management
10,066 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,127,220 - 3,095,789AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,143,322 - 3,041,693AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,682 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,135,432 - 4,464,459AUD/yr
AI
9,545 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,440 - 2,468,647AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
378,694 - 3,125,063AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,102 - 248,912AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,799 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,373 - 196,540AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,836 - 22,821AUD/yr
Payouts
8,657 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.