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 544,543 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
48,269 job openings
Avg. salary range
668,739 - 1,170,649AUD/yr
Professional Development
41,846 job openings
Avg. salary range
844,475 - 2,380,970AUD/yr
Mentoring
31,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
326,631 - 1,675,966AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
29,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
240,789 - 274,236AUD/yr
Flexible Working
27,078 job openings
Avg. salary range
411,903 - 1,444,958AUD/yr
Packaging
24,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
251,222 - 3,013,785AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
23,665 job openings
Avg. salary range
263,550 - 3,170,007AUD/yr
Cover Letters
23,251 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,639,836 - 2,972,371AUD/yr
Diversity
20,618 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,640,746 - 3,471,397AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,435 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,752 - 176,616AUD/yr
Presentations
18,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,455,416 - 5,227,176AUD/yr
Time Management
17,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
390,870 - 459,612AUD/yr
Passport
17,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,861 - 5,246,983AUD/yr
Health Care
16,617 job openings
Avg. salary range
220,771 - 323,872AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
16,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
899,344 - 2,616,330AUD/yr
Career Development
14,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
235,252 - 423,830AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,183 - 122,264AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,064 job openings
Avg. salary range
194,962 - 365,302AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,104,150 - 5,928,776AUD/yr
Audits
10,643 job openings
Avg. salary range
712,441 - 2,563,957AUD/yr
First Aid
10,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
563,819 - 663,709AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,287 - 306,733AUD/yr
Project Management
9,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,173,076 - 3,222,675AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,183,142 - 3,148,324AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,292 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,074,306 - 4,566,410AUD/yr
AI
9,052 job openings
Avg. salary range
78,210 - 2,535,688AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,049 job openings
Avg. salary range
345,521 - 3,202,595AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
62,413 - 264,574AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
191,031 - 206,995AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,254 - 22,649AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,279 job openings
Avg. salary range
328,941 - 380,593AUD/yr
Payouts
8,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
472,489 - 501,194AUD/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.