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 519,505 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
45,661 job openings
Avg. salary range
943,148 - 1,494,724AUD/yr
Professional Development
39,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,333,765 - 3,049,206AUD/yr
Mentoring
29,609 job openings
Avg. salary range
367,491 - 1,870,387AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
27,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
262,066 - 291,595AUD/yr
Flexible Working
25,474 job openings
Avg. salary range
459,388 - 1,608,233AUD/yr
Packaging
23,694 job openings
Avg. salary range
343,942 - 3,294,679AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
22,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
362,316 - 3,477,637AUD/yr
Cover Letters
21,936 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,392,183 - 3,893,670AUD/yr
Diversity
19,579 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,528,430 - 3,499,126AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
220,694 - 239,592AUD/yr
Passport
17,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,538 - 5,435,896AUD/yr
Presentations
17,277 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,547,199 - 6,717,507AUD/yr
Time Management
16,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
411,662 - 484,179AUD/yr
Health Care
15,740 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,131 - 328,340AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
15,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,340,492 - 3,240,181AUD/yr
Career Development
13,905 job openings
Avg. salary range
262,604 - 475,239AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,031 - 122,088AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
191,133 - 382,830AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,339 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,092,564 - 6,106,948AUD/yr
Audits
10,074 job openings
Avg. salary range
779,134 - 2,834,509AUD/yr
First Aid
9,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
646,152 - 760,820AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
101,706 - 329,285AUD/yr
Project Management
9,076 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,355,872 - 4,596,092AUD/yr
Risk Management
8,981 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,435,258 - 4,659,336AUD/yr
Service Delivery
8,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,389,631 - 6,066,452AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,525 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,836 - 19,466AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,510 job openings
Avg. salary range
112,628 - 3,306,629AUD/yr
AI
8,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
91,835 - 2,766,021AUD/yr
Communication
8,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,269 - 120,975AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,400 - 319,007AUD/yr
Corporate Training
7,924 job openings
Avg. salary range
217,567 - 235,676AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
7,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,116 - 23,822AUD/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.