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 559,132 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
50,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
660,370 - 1,136,729AUD/yr
Professional Development
43,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
807,208 - 2,272,972AUD/yr
Mentoring
32,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,192 - 1,578,639AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
31,004 job openings
Avg. salary range
284,327 - 324,751AUD/yr
Flexible Working
28,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,168 - 1,403,340AUD/yr
Packaging
25,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
243,240 - 2,909,419AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
24,702 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,715 - 3,054,673AUD/yr
Cover Letters
24,359 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,599,905 - 2,881,499AUD/yr
Diversity
21,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,660,357 - 3,403,250AUD/yr
Presentations
19,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,405,147 - 4,993,155AUD/yr
Time Management
18,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
594,353 - 681,798AUD/yr
Passport
17,981 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,311 - 5,084,980AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
161,105 - 177,076AUD/yr
Health Care
17,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,964 - 310,689AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,371 - 2,519,359AUD/yr
Career Development
15,431 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,574 - 402,306AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,921 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,282 - 122,372AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,699 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,063,182 - 5,706,925AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,552 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,496 - 408,444AUD/yr
Audits
11,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
768,789 - 2,529,657AUD/yr
First Aid
10,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
540,542 - 636,320AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,646 - 307,935AUD/yr
Project Management
10,076 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,121,390 - 3,079,635AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,140,391 - 3,033,815AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,141,752 - 4,477,705AUD/yr
AI
9,549 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,440 - 2,468,647AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,466 job openings
Avg. salary range
377,313 - 3,113,403AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,857 - 247,687AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,809 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,373 - 196,540AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,836 - 22,821AUD/yr
Payouts
8,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
450,793 - 478,227AUD/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.