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 557,663 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
50,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
660,729 - 1,137,352AUD/yr
Professional Development
43,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
807,208 - 2,272,972AUD/yr
Mentoring
32,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,437 - 1,579,956AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
30,905 job openings
Avg. salary range
284,327 - 324,751AUD/yr
Flexible Working
28,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,168 - 1,403,340AUD/yr
Packaging
25,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
243,240 - 2,909,419AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
24,628 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,715 - 3,054,673AUD/yr
Cover Letters
24,334 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,599,905 - 2,881,499AUD/yr
Diversity
21,754 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,656,901 - 3,396,144AUD/yr
Presentations
19,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,405,126 - 4,993,130AUD/yr
Time Management
18,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
594,353 - 681,798AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,748 - 176,667AUD/yr
Passport
17,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,741 - 5,191,987AUD/yr
Health Care
17,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
212,304 - 311,199AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,371 - 2,519,359AUD/yr
Career Development
15,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,574 - 402,306AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,042 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,085 - 122,162AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,677 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,056,652 - 5,671,564AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,496 - 408,444AUD/yr
Audits
11,152 job openings
Avg. salary range
768,789 - 2,529,657AUD/yr
First Aid
10,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
540,542 - 636,320AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,646 - 307,935AUD/yr
Project Management
10,060 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,127,220 - 3,095,789AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,143,322 - 3,041,693AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,676 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,135,432 - 4,464,459AUD/yr
AI
9,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,440 - 2,468,647AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,453 job openings
Avg. salary range
378,694 - 3,125,063AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,102 - 248,912AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,373 - 196,540AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,722 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,836 - 22,821AUD/yr
Payouts
8,643 job openings
Avg. salary range
450,793 - 478,227AUD/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.