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 581,417 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
52,713 job openings
Avg. salary range
696,211 - 1,173,558AUD/yr
Professional Development
45,907 job openings
Avg. salary range
772,528 - 2,176,152AUD/yr
Mentoring
34,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,051 - 1,531,037AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
32,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
330,901 - 408,954AUD/yr
Flexible Working
29,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
423,391 - 1,362,269AUD/yr
Packaging
27,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
237,245 - 2,803,083AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
25,929 job openings
Avg. salary range
247,885 - 2,936,312AUD/yr
Cover Letters
25,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,560,301 - 2,791,463AUD/yr
Diversity
22,784 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,692,375 - 3,368,987AUD/yr
Presentations
20,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,407,108 - 4,852,360AUD/yr
Time Management
18,861 job openings
Avg. salary range
774,933 - 878,729AUD/yr
Health Care
18,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
208,805 - 303,961AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
18,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,834 - 2,462,303AUD/yr
Passport
17,636 job openings
Avg. salary range
120,141 - 5,093,473AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,552 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,783 - 176,719AUD/yr
Career Development
16,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
214,999 - 386,554AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,020 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,425 - 122,517AUD/yr
Criminal Records
12,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,033,757 - 5,355,870AUD/yr
Mental Health
12,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
289,131 - 513,933AUD/yr
Audits
11,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
877,716 - 2,610,813AUD/yr
First Aid
11,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
519,109 - 611,064AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,698 job openings
Avg. salary range
122,712 - 332,104AUD/yr
Project Management
10,492 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,071,341 - 2,941,311AUD/yr
Risk Management
10,345 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,117,284 - 2,949,594AUD/yr
Service Delivery
10,150 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,145,037 - 4,352,653AUD/yr
AI
9,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,511 - 2,352,267AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
355,513 - 2,927,930AUD/yr
Invoicing
9,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,998 - 247,852AUD/yr
Corporate Training
9,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,433 - 182,626AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
9,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,500 - 22,391AUD/yr
Payouts
8,997 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.