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 684,119 job listings - 2026
Top 44 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
74,179 job openings
Avg. salary range
364,099 - 1,030,421AUD/yr
education-training
59,666 job openings
Avg. salary range
532,527 - 1,689,071AUD/yr
training-certification
54,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
176,779 - 1,418,055AUD/yr
Compliance
33,951 job openings
Avg. salary range
501,645 - 865,307AUD/yr
professional-development
28,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
754,499 - 1,923,464AUD/yr
mentoring
21,757 job openings
Avg. salary range
114,061 - 1,176,685AUD/yr
employee-assistance
20,649 job openings
Avg. salary range
177,800 - 194,981AUD/yr
flexible-working
18,677 job openings
Avg. salary range
239,861 - 1,012,515AUD/yr
packaging
17,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
146,693 - 2,097,241AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
17,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
226,623 - 1,757,731AUD/yr
external-workforce
17,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
120,819 - 217,721AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,628 job openings
Avg. salary range
172,667 - 189,259AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
16,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
156,704 - 2,255,039AUD/yr
cover-letters
15,935 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,370,279 - 2,384,830AUD/yr
passport
15,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
109,447 - 3,372,593AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
15,332 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,992 - 96,073AUD/yr
online
14,980 job openings
Avg. salary range
194,789 - 293,028AUD/yr
diversity
14,637 job openings
Avg. salary range
641,887 - 2,068,973AUD/yr
presentations
12,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,705,847 - 4,774,670AUD/yr
time-management
12,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
113,841 - 125,265AUD/yr
WebAssembly
11,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,674 - 119,508AUD/yr
health-care
11,721 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,044 - 98,500AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
11,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
857,567 - 2,193,610AUD/yr
career-development
10,078 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,797 - 223,673AUD/yr
Communication
8,907 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,444 - 117,004AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
8,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,058 - 25,084AUD/yr
information-technology
8,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,511 - 2,048,158AUD/yr
mental-health
7,934 job openings
Avg. salary range
115,144 - 136,024AUD/yr
criminal-records
7,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
271,342 - 4,164,360AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
7,447 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,117 - 19,447AUD/yr
audits
7,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
344,577 - 1,836,083AUD/yr
first-aid
7,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,050 - 33,291AUD/yr
performance-indicator
7,160 job openings
Avg. salary range
536,034 - 592,107AUD/yr
troubleshooting
6,863 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,491 - 117,597AUD/yr
project-management
6,783 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,693,323 - 3,219,177AUD/yr
risk-management
6,672 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,628,007 - 3,147,153AUD/yr
service-delivery
6,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,287,900 - 4,284,475AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
6,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,225 - 247,027AUD/yr
data-analytics
6,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,746 - 2,317,601AUD/yr
support
6,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,686 - 15,861AUD/yr
artificial-intelligence
6,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
70,177 - 1,994,227AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,847 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,479 - 96,566AUD/yr
corporate-training
5,832 job openings
Avg. salary range
151,742 - 164,533AUD/yr
invoicing
5,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,878 - 243,145AUD/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.