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 558,916 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
50,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
705,381 - 1,178,042AUD/yr
Professional Development
43,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
801,765 - 2,248,160AUD/yr
Mentoring
32,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
320,516 - 1,574,240AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
30,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
340,274 - 391,194AUD/yr
Flexible Working
28,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
438,420 - 1,411,641AUD/yr
Packaging
25,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
245,009 - 2,877,510AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
24,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
256,419 - 3,019,247AUD/yr
Cover Letters
24,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,610,965 - 2,864,513AUD/yr
Diversity
21,784 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,730,409 - 3,444,942AUD/yr
Presentations
19,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,403,948 - 4,938,103AUD/yr
Time Management
18,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
790,926 - 896,938AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,040 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,608 - 175,458AUD/yr
Passport
17,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
120,850 - 5,128,476AUD/yr
Health Care
17,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
216,603 - 315,454AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
916,148 - 2,518,619AUD/yr
Career Development
15,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
221,371 - 398,259AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,396 - 122,553AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,083,612 - 5,616,455AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
298,568 - 478,546AUD/yr
Audits
11,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
860,163 - 2,596,061AUD/yr
First Aid
10,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
534,246 - 628,898AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
128,176 - 347,828AUD/yr
Project Management
10,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,112,731 - 3,055,690AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,162,956 - 3,039,916AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,236,953 - 4,505,175AUD/yr
AI
9,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,638 - 2,436,510AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
374,625 - 3,090,382AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,970 - 246,919AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
175,334 - 190,030AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,720 - 22,706AUD/yr
Payouts
8,657 job openings
Avg. salary range
522,466 - 554,454AUD/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.