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 582,529 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
52,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
695,486 - 1,172,329AUD/yr
Professional Development
45,945 job openings
Avg. salary range
772,528 - 2,176,152AUD/yr
Mentoring
34,450 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,051 - 1,531,037AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
32,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
330,901 - 408,954AUD/yr
Flexible Working
29,625 job openings
Avg. salary range
423,391 - 1,362,269AUD/yr
Packaging
27,201 job openings
Avg. salary range
237,245 - 2,803,083AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
25,958 job openings
Avg. salary range
247,885 - 2,936,312AUD/yr
Cover Letters
25,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,560,301 - 2,791,463AUD/yr
Diversity
22,865 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,692,375 - 3,368,987AUD/yr
Presentations
20,098 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,407,108 - 4,852,360AUD/yr
Time Management
18,912 job openings
Avg. salary range
771,011 - 874,251AUD/yr
Health Care
18,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
208,805 - 303,961AUD/yr
Passport
18,122 job openings
Avg. salary range
119,406 - 5,058,913AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
18,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,834 - 2,462,303AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,698 - 176,638AUD/yr
Career Development
16,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
214,999 - 386,554AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,427 - 122,524AUD/yr
Criminal Records
12,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,033,757 - 5,355,870AUD/yr
Mental Health
12,152 job openings
Avg. salary range
289,131 - 513,933AUD/yr
Audits
11,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
875,744 - 2,604,902AUD/yr
First Aid
11,393 job openings
Avg. salary range
519,109 - 611,064AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
122,712 - 332,104AUD/yr
Project Management
10,506 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,071,341 - 2,941,311AUD/yr
Risk Management
10,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,117,284 - 2,949,594AUD/yr
Service Delivery
10,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,145,037 - 4,352,653AUD/yr
AI
10,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,511 - 2,352,267AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
355,513 - 2,927,930AUD/yr
Invoicing
9,353 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,048 - 242,283AUD/yr
Corporate Training
9,207 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,433 - 182,626AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
9,112 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,500 - 22,391AUD/yr
Payouts
9,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
512,068 - 543,443AUD/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.