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 543,915 job listings - 2026
Top 46 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
56,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
431,564 - 1,007,392AUD/yr
education-training
45,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
610,933 - 2,089,383AUD/yr
training-certification
41,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,905 - 1,752,005AUD/yr
Compliance
26,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
527,794 - 983,533AUD/yr
professional-development
22,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
919,315 - 2,369,151AUD/yr
mentoring
16,796 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,550 - 1,415,324AUD/yr
employee-assistance
15,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
111,421 - 122,418AUD/yr
flexible-working
14,037 job openings
Avg. salary range
192,255 - 250,034AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
13,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
185,885 - 202,915AUD/yr
packaging
13,666 job openings
Avg. salary range
161,669 - 2,488,467AUD/yr
passport
13,666 job openings
Avg. salary range
116,223 - 3,898,435AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
13,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
140,093 - 2,200,597AUD/yr
external-workforce
13,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,710 - 165,303AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
12,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,026 - 171,996,831AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
12,383 job openings
Avg. salary range
175,179 - 2,715,664AUD/yr
cover-letters
12,213 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,522,016 - 2,801,805AUD/yr
online
11,433 job openings
Avg. salary range
133,667 - 151,991AUD/yr
diversity
11,353 job openings
Avg. salary range
525,505 - 2,364,551AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,581 - 120,662AUD/yr
presentations
9,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,139,432 - 6,020,384AUD/yr
time-management
9,577 job openings
Avg. salary range
140,488 - 154,623AUD/yr
health-care
8,998 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,444 - 109,826AUD/yr
Communication
8,576 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,871 - 116,490AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
8,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,044,742 - 1,899,996AUD/yr
career-development
7,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,490 - 37,661AUD/yr
support
6,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,791 - 16,218AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
6,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,801 - 26,523AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
information-technology
6,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
64,215 - 2,609,901AUD/yr
mental-health
6,084 job openings
Avg. salary range
91,567 - 107,191AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,693 - 97,166AUD/yr
audits
5,577 job openings
Avg. salary range
138,818 - 2,174,416AUD/yr
criminal-records
5,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
361,298 - 5,607,745AUD/yr
first-aid
5,552 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,645 - 35,074AUD/yr
project-management
5,385 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,002,597 - 2,028,466AUD/yr
performance-indicator
5,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
372,946 - 406,831AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,478 - 145,657AUD/yr
risk-management
5,114 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,023,128 - 3,966,403AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,755,789 - 2,911,961AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,644 - 30,606AUD/yr
data-analytics
4,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,800 - 120,223AUD/yr
management
4,747 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,154 - 16,443AUD/yr
Teamwork
4,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,752 - 102,378AUD/yr
development
4,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,943 - 14,455AUD/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.