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 549,251 job listings - 2026
Top 45 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
57,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
430,988 - 998,020AUD/yr
education-training
46,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
601,891 - 2,057,999AUD/yr
training-certification
42,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
157,111 - 1,730,679AUD/yr
Compliance
26,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
520,542 - 969,916AUD/yr
professional-development
22,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
924,961 - 2,359,399AUD/yr
mentoring
17,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,395 - 1,392,424AUD/yr
employee-assistance
15,717 job openings
Avg. salary range
153,559 - 169,154AUD/yr
flexible-working
14,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,821 - 271,307AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
14,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
183,798 - 200,756AUD/yr
packaging
13,866 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,697 - 2,472,544AUD/yr
passport
13,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,223 - 3,898,435AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
13,624 job openings
Avg. salary range
137,931 - 2,163,822AUD/yr
external-workforce
13,454 job openings
Avg. salary range
68,809 - 162,654AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
13,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,955 - 167,399,073AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
12,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
174,023 - 2,696,694AUD/yr
cover-letters
12,411 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,540,246 - 2,814,227AUD/yr
online
11,623 job openings
Avg. salary range
131,488 - 149,535AUD/yr
diversity
11,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
563,754 - 2,398,005AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,141 - 120,175AUD/yr
presentations
10,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,116,818 - 5,956,310AUD/yr
time-management
9,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
137,750 - 151,577AUD/yr
health-care
9,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,335 - 109,514AUD/yr
Communication
8,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,870 - 116,486AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
8,600 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,037,658 - 1,887,054AUD/yr
career-development
7,797 job openings
Avg. salary range
96,156 - 106,794AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
6,770 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,764 - 26,402AUD/yr
support
6,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,791 - 16,218AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,523 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
information-technology
6,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,876 - 2,591,634AUD/yr
mental-health
6,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,877 - 106,424AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,732 - 97,178AUD/yr
criminal-records
5,724 job openings
Avg. salary range
356,446 - 5,527,992AUD/yr
audits
5,673 job openings
Avg. salary range
138,117 - 2,162,284AUD/yr
first-aid
5,648 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,645 - 35,074AUD/yr
project-management
5,469 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,992,750 - 2,018,507AUD/yr
performance-indicator
5,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
359,749 - 392,533AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,326 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,475 - 143,651AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
risk-management
5,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,001,617 - 3,924,138AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,117 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,738,090 - 2,893,268AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,112 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,368 - 30,264AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/yr
data-analytics
4,990 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,800 - 120,223AUD/yr
Teamwork
4,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,812 - 102,387AUD/yr
artificial-intelligence
4,749 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,183 - 2,659,082AUD/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.