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 517,305 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
45,435 job openings
Avg. salary range
957,352 - 1,513,888AUD/yr
Professional Development
39,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,345,919 - 3,080,508AUD/yr
Mentoring
29,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
372,668 - 1,900,888AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
27,781 job openings
Avg. salary range
238,220 - 264,929AUD/yr
Flexible Working
25,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
428,535 - 1,575,705AUD/yr
Packaging
23,613 job openings
Avg. salary range
345,449 - 3,314,110AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
22,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
364,026 - 3,499,344AUD/yr
Cover Letters
21,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,382,768 - 3,880,745AUD/yr
Diversity
19,477 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,441,516 - 3,457,728AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
226,454 - 245,465AUD/yr
Passport
17,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,785 - 5,495,359AUD/yr
Presentations
17,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,554,284 - 6,736,234AUD/yr
Time Management
16,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
428,142 - 503,601AUD/yr
Health Care
15,681 job openings
Avg. salary range
222,900 - 329,435AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
15,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,336,266 - 3,263,733AUD/yr
Career Development
13,846 job openings
Avg. salary range
265,817 - 481,140AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,556 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,676 - 121,498AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
193,297 - 305,840AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,099,459 - 6,147,913AUD/yr
Audits
10,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
794,032 - 2,889,971AUD/yr
First Aid
9,863 job openings
Avg. salary range
669,458 - 788,341AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,195 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,523 - 291,028AUD/yr
Project Management
9,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,406,162 - 4,694,432AUD/yr
Risk Management
8,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,454,505 - 4,723,887AUD/yr
Service Delivery
8,779 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,428,365 - 6,141,918AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,494 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,836 - 19,466AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
114,783 - 3,381,339AUD/yr
AI
8,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
92,379 - 2,786,578AUD/yr
Communication
8,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,428 - 120,996AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
103,306 - 323,672AUD/yr
Corporate Training
7,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
217,567 - 235,676AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
7,773 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.