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 548,403 job listings - 2026
Top 46 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
56,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
434,782 - 1,006,948AUD/yr
education-training
45,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
608,640 - 2,081,437AUD/yr
training-certification
41,613 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,293 - 1,744,827AUD/yr
Compliance
26,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
524,142 - 976,677AUD/yr
professional-development
22,191 job openings
Avg. salary range
930,377 - 2,373,336AUD/yr
mentoring
16,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,039 - 1,405,063AUD/yr
employee-assistance
15,622 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
14,127 job openings
Avg. salary range
213,063 - 272,897AUD/yr
packaging
13,743 job openings
Avg. salary range
161,669 - 2,488,467AUD/yr
passport
13,697 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,223 - 3,898,435AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
13,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
139,731 - 2,194,381AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
13,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,955 - 167,399,073AUD/yr
external-workforce
13,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,158 - 163,559AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
12,460 job openings
Avg. salary range
175,179 - 2,715,664AUD/yr
cover-letters
12,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,540,246 - 2,814,227AUD/yr
online
11,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
132,550 - 150,740AUD/yr
diversity
11,425 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
9,919 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,139,432 - 6,020,384AUD/yr
time-management
9,648 job openings
Avg. salary range
140,488 - 154,623AUD/yr
health-care
9,067 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,444 - 109,826AUD/yr
Communication
8,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,870 - 116,486AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
8,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,042,373 - 1,895,663AUD/yr
career-development
7,706 job openings
Avg. salary range
96,156 - 106,794AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
6,655 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
6,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
information-technology
6,326 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,876 - 2,591,634AUD/yr
mental-health
6,113 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
5,675 job openings
Avg. salary range
361,298 - 5,607,745AUD/yr
audits
5,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
138,117 - 2,162,284AUD/yr
first-aid
5,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,645 - 35,074AUD/yr
project-management
5,414 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,002,597 - 2,028,466AUD/yr
performance-indicator
5,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
366,263 - 399,616AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,227 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
5,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,023,128 - 3,966,403AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,061 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,755,789 - 2,911,961AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,034 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,368 - 30,264AUD/yr
data-analytics
4,924 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.