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 582,688 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
52,831 job openings
Avg. salary range
695,486 - 1,172,329AUD/yr
Professional Development
45,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
772,528 - 2,176,152AUD/yr
Mentoring
34,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,051 - 1,531,037AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
32,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
330,901 - 408,954AUD/yr
Flexible Working
29,635 job openings
Avg. salary range
423,391 - 1,362,269AUD/yr
Packaging
27,204 job openings
Avg. salary range
237,245 - 2,803,083AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
25,961 job openings
Avg. salary range
247,885 - 2,936,312AUD/yr
Cover Letters
25,563 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,560,301 - 2,791,463AUD/yr
Diversity
22,869 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,692,375 - 3,368,987AUD/yr
Presentations
20,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,407,108 - 4,852,360AUD/yr
Time Management
18,919 job openings
Avg. salary range
771,011 - 874,251AUD/yr
Health Care
18,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
208,805 - 303,961AUD/yr
Passport
18,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
119,406 - 5,058,913AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
18,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,834 - 2,462,303AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,487 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,704 - 176,633AUD/yr
Career Development
16,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
214,999 - 386,554AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,943 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,425 - 122,517AUD/yr
Criminal Records
12,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,033,757 - 5,355,870AUD/yr
Mental Health
12,156 job openings
Avg. salary range
289,131 - 513,933AUD/yr
Audits
11,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
875,744 - 2,604,902AUD/yr
First Aid
11,393 job openings
Avg. salary range
519,109 - 611,064AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,705 job openings
Avg. salary range
122,712 - 332,104AUD/yr
Project Management
10,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,071,341 - 2,941,311AUD/yr
Risk Management
10,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,117,284 - 2,949,594AUD/yr
Service Delivery
10,173 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,145,037 - 4,352,653AUD/yr
AI
10,022 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,511 - 2,352,267AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
355,513 - 2,927,930AUD/yr
Invoicing
9,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,048 - 242,283AUD/yr
Corporate Training
9,208 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,433 - 182,626AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
9,114 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,500 - 22,391AUD/yr
Payouts
9,011 job openings
Avg. salary range
512,068 - 543,443AUD/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.