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 759,266 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
66,987 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,147,198 - 1,586,832AUD/yr
Professional Development
61,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,199,024 - 2,327,185AUD/yr
Mentoring
45,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,314,759 - 2,209,887AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
43,523 job openings
Avg. salary range
367,893 - 470,264AUD/yr
Flexible Working
39,433 job openings
Avg. salary range
482,906 - 2,039,890AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
35,178 job openings
Avg. salary range
406,871 - 2,366,322AUD/yr
Packaging
35,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
406,871 - 2,366,322AUD/yr
Cover Letters
34,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,691,391 - 2,596,081AUD/yr
Diversity
29,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,261,270 - 3,630,942AUD/yr
Presentations
26,273 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,819,243 - 6,344,341AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
24,103 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,002,684 - 2,966,830AUD/yr
Time Management
24,016 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,419,573 - 1,573,759AUD/yr
Health Care
23,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
303,682 - 399,849AUD/yr
Career Development
21,736 job openings
Avg. salary range
253,927 - 789,216AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
20,714 job openings
Avg. salary range
145,171 - 2,717,735AUD/yr
Passport
20,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
277,802 - 3,877,866AUD/yr
Criminal Records
16,711 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,152,442 - 4,275,935AUD/yr
Mental Health
15,679 job openings
Avg. salary range
309,480 - 517,929AUD/yr
Audits
15,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,578,874 - 3,078,727AUD/yr
First Aid
15,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
645,912 - 761,181AUD/yr
Webassembly
15,076 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,044 - 121,443AUD/yr
AI
13,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,529 - 1,923,799AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
13,694 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,804 - 449,491AUD/yr
Risk Management
13,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,006,003 - 2,401,149AUD/yr
Project Management
13,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
952,707 - 4,451,991AUD/yr
Service Delivery
13,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,627,771 - 7,312,666AUD/yr
Data Analytics
13,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
682,846 - 5,300,291AUD/yr
Invoicing
12,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,041 - 224,066AUD/yr
Corporate Training
12,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,078 - 127,030AUD/yr
Payouts
12,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
433,483 - 455,687AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
11,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,647 - 21,998AUD/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.