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 703,087 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
62,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
918,104 - 1,383,465AUD/yr
Professional Development
56,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
994,172 - 2,186,923AUD/yr
Mentoring
41,759 job openings
Avg. salary range
662,863 - 1,646,006AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
40,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
326,911 - 419,549AUD/yr
Flexible Working
36,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
479,412 - 2,195,739AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
32,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,280 - 2,530,358AUD/yr
Packaging
32,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,280 - 2,530,358AUD/yr
Cover Letters
31,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,610,067 - 2,603,533AUD/yr
Diversity
27,261 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,025,670 - 3,473,315AUD/yr
Presentations
24,343 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,217,201 - 4,938,825AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
22,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
902,636 - 3,030,579AUD/yr
Time Management
22,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,095,410 - 1,218,311AUD/yr
Health Care
21,771 job openings
Avg. salary range
267,840 - 364,175AUD/yr
Career Development
20,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
202,839 - 638,566AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
150,059 - 857,754AUD/yr
Passport
19,232 job openings
Avg. salary range
157,975 - 4,188,108AUD/yr
Criminal Records
15,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,089,984 - 4,501,401AUD/yr
Mental Health
14,408 job openings
Avg. salary range
332,503 - 559,760AUD/yr
Audits
14,292 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,128,451 - 2,739,401AUD/yr
Webassembly
14,229 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,221 - 121,322AUD/yr
First Aid
14,155 job openings
Avg. salary range
682,238 - 803,992AUD/yr
AI
12,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,471 - 2,024,287AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
12,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
154,618 - 445,605AUD/yr
Project Management
12,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,010,575 - 3,369,225AUD/yr
Risk Management
12,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,065,432 - 2,603,810AUD/yr
Data Analytics
12,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
554,685 - 5,594,255AUD/yr
Service Delivery
12,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,779,946 - 6,811,233AUD/yr
Invoicing
11,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
54,429 - 227,412AUD/yr
Payouts
11,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
484,198 - 507,109AUD/yr
Corporate Training
11,335 job openings
Avg. salary range
122,442 - 132,950AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
11,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,815 - 21,273AUD/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.