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 661,020 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
58,428 job openings
Avg. salary range
761,820 - 1,238,117AUD/yr
Professional Development
53,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
761,272 - 2,006,625AUD/yr
Mentoring
39,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
428,149 - 1,470,001AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
37,772 job openings
Avg. salary range
337,912 - 435,112AUD/yr
Flexible Working
34,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
485,944 - 2,290,420AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
30,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
419,112 - 2,626,736AUD/yr
Packaging
30,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
419,112 - 2,626,736AUD/yr
Cover Letters
29,601 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,635,872 - 2,682,236AUD/yr
Diversity
25,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,011,414 - 3,494,582AUD/yr
Presentations
22,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,569,074 - 4,392,587AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
20,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
918,726 - 3,149,966AUD/yr
Time Management
20,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,087,526 - 1,215,076AUD/yr
Health Care
20,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
281,934 - 383,555AUD/yr
Passport
19,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
133,695 - 4,228,901AUD/yr
Career Development
18,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
213,926 - 611,704AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
153,498 - 169,558AUD/yr
Criminal Records
14,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,115,578 - 4,720,812AUD/yr
Mental Health
13,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
354,681 - 597,798AUD/yr
Audits
13,385 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,043,175 - 2,695,343AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,334 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,211 - 121,342AUD/yr
First Aid
13,279 job openings
Avg. salary range
722,904 - 851,910AUD/yr
AI
12,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
200,192 - 2,072,138AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
11,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
135,095 - 416,857AUD/yr
Project Management
11,676 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,039,503 - 3,506,153AUD/yr
Risk Management
11,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,087,071 - 2,687,962AUD/yr
Data Analytics
11,463 job openings
Avg. salary range
510,964 - 5,760,105AUD/yr
Service Delivery
11,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,084,917 - 6,324,074AUD/yr
Invoicing
10,829 job openings
Avg. salary range
56,072 - 229,804AUD/yr
Payouts
10,665 job openings
Avg. salary range
523,360 - 547,989AUD/yr
Corporate Training
10,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
128,877 - 139,850AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
10,405 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,758 - 21,237AUD/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.