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 585,132 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
52,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
724,312 - 1,213,202AUD/yr
Professional Development
46,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
789,712 - 2,171,876AUD/yr
Mentoring
34,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
333,710 - 1,543,737AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
32,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
348,937 - 457,944AUD/yr
Flexible Working
29,858 job openings
Avg. salary range
464,116 - 1,781,915AUD/yr
Packaging
27,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
257,672 - 2,785,606AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
26,139 job openings
Avg. salary range
268,997 - 2,914,678AUD/yr
Cover Letters
25,676 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,588,910 - 2,811,853AUD/yr
Diversity
22,905 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,801,405 - 3,456,471AUD/yr
Presentations
20,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,519,224 - 4,894,006AUD/yr
Time Management
18,940 job openings
Avg. salary range
771,045 - 874,307AUD/yr
Health Care
18,280 job openings
Avg. salary range
208,613 - 303,787AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
18,138 job openings
Avg. salary range
907,211 - 2,815,461AUD/yr
Passport
17,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
117,055 - 4,909,925AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,936 - 175,833AUD/yr
Career Development
16,214 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,633 - 380,385AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,999 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,446 - 122,504AUD/yr
Criminal Records
12,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,107,178 - 5,339,006AUD/yr
Mental Health
12,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
347,098 - 626,978AUD/yr
Audits
11,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
973,326 - 2,712,317AUD/yr
First Aid
11,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
516,205 - 607,638AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,756 job openings
Avg. salary range
156,640 - 366,242AUD/yr
Project Management
10,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,077,023 - 2,912,979AUD/yr
Risk Management
10,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,154,235 - 2,985,726AUD/yr
Service Delivery
10,208 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,150,585 - 5,316,938AUD/yr
AI
10,066 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,758 - 2,323,062AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
347,301 - 4,087,778AUD/yr
Invoicing
9,389 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,293 - 244,276AUD/yr
Corporate Training
9,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,253 - 172,713AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
9,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,329 - 22,153AUD/yr
Payouts
9,049 job openings
Avg. salary range
573,807 - 605,510AUD/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.