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 549,930 job listings - 2026
Top 46 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
57,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
434,462 - 1,006,196AUD/yr
education-training
45,872 job openings
Avg. salary range
607,878 - 2,078,799AUD/yr
training-certification
41,734 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,293 - 1,744,827AUD/yr
Compliance
26,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
524,142 - 976,677AUD/yr
professional-development
22,270 job openings
Avg. salary range
928,569 - 2,368,676AUD/yr
mentoring
17,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,907 - 1,402,513AUD/yr
employee-assistance
15,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
153,559 - 169,154AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
14,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
183,798 - 200,756AUD/yr
flexible-working
14,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
212,775 - 272,541AUD/yr
packaging
13,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
161,669 - 2,488,467AUD/yr
passport
13,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,223 - 3,898,435AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
13,494 job openings
Avg. salary range
139,370 - 2,188,206AUD/yr
external-workforce
13,296 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,041 - 163,253AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
13,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,955 - 167,399,073AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
12,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
175,179 - 2,715,664AUD/yr
cover-letters
12,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,540,246 - 2,814,227AUD/yr
online
11,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
132,041 - 150,163AUD/yr
diversity
11,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
563,754 - 2,398,005AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,141 - 120,175AUD/yr
presentations
9,976 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,139,432 - 6,020,384AUD/yr
time-management
9,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
139,100 - 153,073AUD/yr
health-care
9,117 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,335 - 109,514AUD/yr
Communication
8,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,870 - 116,486AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
8,536 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,042,373 - 1,895,663AUD/yr
career-development
7,721 job openings
Avg. salary range
96,156 - 106,794AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
6,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,801 - 26,523AUD/yr
support
6,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,791 - 16,218AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,499 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
information-technology
6,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,876 - 2,591,634AUD/yr
mental-health
6,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,877 - 106,424AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,732 - 97,178AUD/yr
criminal-records
5,689 job openings
Avg. salary range
356,446 - 5,527,992AUD/yr
audits
5,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
138,117 - 2,162,284AUD/yr
first-aid
5,608 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,645 - 35,074AUD/yr
project-management
5,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,002,597 - 2,028,466AUD/yr
performance-indicator
5,394 job openings
Avg. salary range
362,987 - 396,051AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,475 - 143,651AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
risk-management
5,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,023,128 - 3,966,403AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,078 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,738,090 - 2,893,268AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,050 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,368 - 30,264AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/yr
data-analytics
4,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,800 - 120,223AUD/yr
Teamwork
4,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,812 - 102,387AUD/yr
management
4,747 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,154 - 16,443AUD/yr
development
4,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,943 - 14,455AUD/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.