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 703,896 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
62,251 job openings
Avg. salary range
917,714 - 1,382,875AUD/yr
Professional Development
56,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
994,172 - 2,186,923AUD/yr
Mentoring
41,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
662,044 - 1,643,953AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
40,142 job openings
Avg. salary range
326,911 - 419,549AUD/yr
Flexible Working
36,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
479,412 - 2,195,739AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
32,402 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,280 - 2,530,358AUD/yr
Packaging
32,317 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,280 - 2,530,358AUD/yr
Cover Letters
31,740 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,610,067 - 2,603,533AUD/yr
Diversity
27,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,025,670 - 3,473,315AUD/yr
Presentations
24,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,217,201 - 4,938,825AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
22,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
902,636 - 3,030,579AUD/yr
Time Management
22,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,095,410 - 1,218,311AUD/yr
Health Care
21,792 job openings
Avg. salary range
267,840 - 364,175AUD/yr
Career Development
20,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
202,839 - 638,566AUD/yr
Passport
19,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
157,164 - 4,165,098AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
19,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
150,642 - 863,629AUD/yr
Criminal Records
15,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,089,984 - 4,501,401AUD/yr
Mental Health
14,425 job openings
Avg. salary range
331,519 - 558,069AUD/yr
Audits
14,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,128,451 - 2,739,401AUD/yr
First Aid
14,169 job openings
Avg. salary range
682,238 - 803,992AUD/yr
Webassembly
14,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,186 - 121,308AUD/yr
AI
12,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,471 - 2,024,287AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
12,735 job openings
Avg. salary range
154,618 - 445,605AUD/yr
Project Management
12,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,010,575 - 3,369,225AUD/yr
Risk Management
12,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,065,432 - 2,603,810AUD/yr
Service Delivery
12,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,774,176 - 6,797,019AUD/yr
Data Analytics
12,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
554,685 - 5,594,255AUD/yr
Invoicing
11,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
54,429 - 227,412AUD/yr
Payouts
11,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
484,198 - 507,109AUD/yr
Corporate Training
11,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
122,442 - 132,950AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
11,125 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,010 - 21,562AUD/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.