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 602,036 job listings - 2026
Top 44 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
64,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
402,114 - 1,138,255AUD/yr
education-training
52,046 job openings
Avg. salary range
581,296 - 1,885,982AUD/yr
training-certification
47,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
179,862 - 1,592,062AUD/yr
Compliance
29,737 job openings
Avg. salary range
502,903 - 909,366AUD/yr
professional-development
25,050 job openings
Avg. salary range
861,453 - 2,161,376AUD/yr
mentoring
19,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
101,179 - 1,308,599AUD/yr
employee-assistance
17,677 job openings
Avg. salary range
208,217 - 228,400AUD/yr
flexible-working
16,151 job openings
Avg. salary range
240,580 - 1,112,919AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,626 job openings
Avg. salary range
178,996 - 195,710AUD/yr
packaging
15,273 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,809 - 2,301,537AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
15,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
193,790 - 1,988,231AUD/yr
external-workforce
15,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,735 - 189,360AUD/yr
passport
14,463 job openings
Avg. salary range
121,436 - 3,792,340AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
14,450 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,939 - 95,995AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
13,994 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,986 - 2,493,267AUD/yr
cover-letters
13,950 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,422,669 - 2,544,291AUD/yr
online
13,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
166,688 - 183,408AUD/yr
diversity
12,795 job openings
Avg. salary range
592,121 - 2,230,559AUD/yr
WebAssembly
11,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,775 - 119,714AUD/yr
presentations
11,224 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,951,038 - 5,488,123AUD/yr
time-management
10,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
124,780 - 137,211AUD/yr
health-care
10,247 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,508 - 104,968AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
9,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
945,923 - 2,465,156AUD/yr
career-development
8,740 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,216 - 99,161AUD/yr
Communication
8,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,676 - 116,518AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
7,583 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,366 - 25,249AUD/yr
information-technology
7,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,285 - 2,345,872AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
mental-health
6,876 job openings
Avg. salary range
124,628 - 147,159AUD/yr
criminal-records
6,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
305,976 - 4,720,987AUD/yr
audits
6,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
242,585 - 2,027,547AUD/yr
first-aid
6,303 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,361 - 34,091AUD/yr
performance-indicator
6,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
453,352 - 489,992AUD/yr
support
6,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,686 - 15,861AUD/yr
project-management
5,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,864,520 - 3,545,661AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,548 - 124,242AUD/yr
risk-management
5,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,759,047 - 3,447,181AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,736 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,235 - 96,650AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,706 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,413,051 - 4,583,395AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,354 - 28,857AUD/yr
data-analytics
5,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
93,381 - 2,607,041AUD/yr
artificial-intelligence
5,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,080 - 2,342,554AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
invoicing
5,056 job openings
Avg. salary range
91,922 - 253,207AUD/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.