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 755,803 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
66,753 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,105,687 - 1,546,005AUD/yr
Professional Development
61,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,193,761 - 2,322,407AUD/yr
Mentoring
44,891 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,298,418 - 2,206,001AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
43,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
352,667 - 449,962AUD/yr
Flexible Working
39,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
480,815 - 2,070,840AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
35,007 job openings
Avg. salary range
398,986 - 2,374,829AUD/yr
Packaging
34,916 job openings
Avg. salary range
398,986 - 2,374,829AUD/yr
Cover Letters
34,283 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,662,612 - 2,582,680AUD/yr
Diversity
29,398 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,172,449 - 3,550,875AUD/yr
Presentations
26,169 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,852,954 - 6,389,639AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
23,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
969,451 - 2,963,195AUD/yr
Time Management
23,925 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,280,722 - 1,414,631AUD/yr
Health Care
23,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
287,785 - 382,150AUD/yr
Career Development
21,631 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,382 - 716,234AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
20,603 job openings
Avg. salary range
146,399 - 2,120,808AUD/yr
Passport
20,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
230,782 - 3,907,265AUD/yr
Criminal Records
16,579 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,105,947 - 4,288,618AUD/yr
Mental Health
15,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
309,192 - 519,817AUD/yr
Audits
15,402 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,411,042 - 2,926,455AUD/yr
First Aid
15,270 job openings
Avg. salary range
653,943 - 770,653AUD/yr
Webassembly
15,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,034 - 121,373AUD/yr
AI
13,812 job openings
Avg. salary range
283,952 - 1,928,862AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
13,642 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,303 - 456,735AUD/yr
Risk Management
13,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,018,874 - 2,432,088AUD/yr
Project Management
13,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
950,461 - 3,841,944AUD/yr
Service Delivery
13,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,570,752 - 7,336,120AUD/yr
Data Analytics
12,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
635,162 - 5,327,827AUD/yr
Invoicing
12,448 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,255 - 226,867AUD/yr
Corporate Training
12,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
118,583 - 128,628AUD/yr
Payouts
12,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
445,180 - 467,151AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
11,962 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,726 - 22,104AUD/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.