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 518,182 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
45,552 job openings
Avg. salary range
943,754 - 1,495,688AUD/yr
Professional Development
39,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,335,247 - 3,052,612AUD/yr
Mentoring
29,536 job openings
Avg. salary range
367,850 - 1,872,255AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
27,838 job openings
Avg. salary range
262,066 - 291,595AUD/yr
Flexible Working
25,406 job openings
Avg. salary range
459,388 - 1,608,233AUD/yr
Packaging
23,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
343,942 - 3,294,679AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
22,392 job openings
Avg. salary range
362,316 - 3,477,637AUD/yr
Cover Letters
21,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,392,183 - 3,893,670AUD/yr
Diversity
19,510 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,532,122 - 3,507,649AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
220,694 - 239,592AUD/yr
Passport
17,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,538 - 5,435,896AUD/yr
Presentations
17,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,547,199 - 6,717,507AUD/yr
Time Management
16,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
411,662 - 484,179AUD/yr
Health Care
15,711 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,131 - 328,340AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
15,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,342,167 - 3,244,246AUD/yr
Career Development
13,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
263,668 - 477,196AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,031 - 122,088AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,475 job openings
Avg. salary range
191,133 - 382,830AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,092,564 - 6,106,948AUD/yr
Audits
10,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
781,286 - 2,842,414AUD/yr
First Aid
9,875 job openings
Avg. salary range
646,152 - 760,820AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,081 - 330,581AUD/yr
Project Management
9,051 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,355,872 - 4,596,092AUD/yr
Risk Management
8,966 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,435,258 - 4,659,336AUD/yr
Service Delivery
8,796 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,389,631 - 6,066,452AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,836 - 19,466AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,482 job openings
Avg. salary range
112,628 - 3,306,629AUD/yr
AI
8,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
91,835 - 2,766,021AUD/yr
Communication
8,094 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,269 - 120,975AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,042 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,942 - 320,831AUD/yr
Corporate Training
7,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
217,567 - 235,676AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
7,779 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.