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 661,073 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
59,293 job openings
Avg. salary range
750,278 - 1,211,940AUD/yr
Professional Development
52,994 job openings
Avg. salary range
756,394 - 1,998,981AUD/yr
Mentoring
39,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
416,708 - 1,459,233AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
37,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
343,699 - 442,578AUD/yr
Flexible Working
34,130 job openings
Avg. salary range
486,527 - 1,962,915AUD/yr
Packaging
30,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
379,364 - 2,554,383AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
30,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
388,522 - 2,618,746AUD/yr
Cover Letters
29,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,633,796 - 2,685,828AUD/yr
Diversity
25,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,974,886 - 3,432,928AUD/yr
Presentations
22,776 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,553,576 - 4,393,169AUD/yr
Time Management
21,113 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,047,654 - 1,165,937AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
20,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
918,891 - 2,877,304AUD/yr
Health Care
20,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
259,056 - 352,380AUD/yr
Passport
19,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,649 - 4,223,042AUD/yr
Career Development
18,721 job openings
Avg. salary range
209,391 - 548,503AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
155,033 - 171,077AUD/yr
Criminal Records
14,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,105,573 - 4,797,264AUD/yr
Mental Health
13,691 job openings
Avg. salary range
338,019 - 578,590AUD/yr
Audits
13,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,044,126 - 2,675,736AUD/yr
First Aid
13,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
664,756 - 771,749AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,103 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,573 - 121,640AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
11,999 job openings
Avg. salary range
135,996 - 405,227AUD/yr
AI
11,942 job openings
Avg. salary range
187,612 - 2,091,100AUD/yr
Project Management
11,824 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,021,701 - 3,428,260AUD/yr
Risk Management
11,793 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,077,920 - 2,665,421AUD/yr
Service Delivery
11,564 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,063,879 - 5,507,202AUD/yr
Data Analytics
11,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
512,403 - 4,739,353AUD/yr
Invoicing
10,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
56,356 - 221,517AUD/yr
Corporate Training
10,535 job openings
Avg. salary range
130,751 - 141,876AUD/yr
Payouts
10,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
536,310 - 561,542AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
10,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,842 - 21,325AUD/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.