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 632,234 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
57,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
696,046 - 1,150,578AUD/yr
Professional Development
50,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
765,561 - 2,046,345AUD/yr
Mentoring
37,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
322,818 - 1,448,052AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
35,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
327,494 - 429,512AUD/yr
Flexible Working
32,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
446,752 - 1,668,757AUD/yr
Packaging
29,748 job openings
Avg. salary range
274,273 - 2,589,626AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
28,646 job openings
Avg. salary range
285,621 - 2,703,035AUD/yr
Cover Letters
27,778 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,528,576 - 2,653,623AUD/yr
Diversity
24,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,792,198 - 3,321,687AUD/yr
Presentations
21,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,506,891 - 4,597,122AUD/yr
Time Management
20,378 job openings
Avg. salary range
820,766 - 925,613AUD/yr
Health Care
19,895 job openings
Avg. salary range
203,834 - 293,285AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
19,751 job openings
Avg. salary range
879,491 - 2,650,404AUD/yr
Passport
19,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
111,576 - 4,635,814AUD/yr
Career Development
17,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
200,657 - 356,327AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,557 - 174,525AUD/yr
Criminal Records
13,454 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,031,904 - 4,972,762AUD/yr
Mental Health
13,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
324,135 - 577,419AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,935 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,317 - 122,348AUD/yr
Audits
12,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
959,451 - 2,572,561AUD/yr
First Aid
12,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
486,321 - 572,383AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
11,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
146,690 - 356,951AUD/yr
Project Management
11,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,002,407 - 2,711,131AUD/yr
Risk Management
11,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,109,068 - 2,779,811AUD/yr
AI
11,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,455 - 2,113,394AUD/yr
Service Delivery
11,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,029,132 - 4,925,392AUD/yr
Data Analytics
10,758 job openings
Avg. salary range
395,548 - 3,809,674AUD/yr
Invoicing
10,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,605 - 230,419AUD/yr
Corporate Training
10,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
143,426 - 155,538AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
9,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,917 - 21,483AUD/yr
Payouts
9,878 job openings
Avg. salary range
492,450 - 519,744AUD/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.