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 582,062 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
52,676 job openings
Avg. salary range
696,935 - 1,174,783AUD/yr
Professional Development
45,847 job openings
Avg. salary range
775,282 - 2,184,000AUD/yr
Mentoring
34,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
311,508 - 1,538,428AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
32,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
332,431 - 410,855AUD/yr
Flexible Working
29,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
426,702 - 1,373,120AUD/yr
Packaging
27,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
237,644 - 2,807,988AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
25,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,323 - 2,941,697AUD/yr
Cover Letters
25,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,562,534 - 2,795,467AUD/yr
Diversity
22,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,699,165 - 3,382,541AUD/yr
Presentations
20,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,407,108 - 4,852,360AUD/yr
Time Management
18,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
774,929 - 878,721AUD/yr
Health Care
18,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
210,777 - 306,871AUD/yr
Passport
18,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
120,144 - 5,093,473AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
897,644 - 2,467,314AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,965 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,459 - 175,295AUD/yr
Career Development
16,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
214,999 - 386,554AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,370 - 122,518AUD/yr
Criminal Records
12,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,045,782 - 5,418,727AUD/yr
Mental Health
12,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
289,131 - 513,933AUD/yr
Audits
11,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
875,744 - 2,604,902AUD/yr
First Aid
11,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
522,059 - 614,539AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
123,085 - 333,179AUD/yr
Project Management
10,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,074,007 - 2,948,674AUD/yr
Risk Management
10,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,122,796 - 2,964,225AUD/yr
Service Delivery
10,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,156,863 - 4,376,705AUD/yr
AI
9,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,511 - 2,352,267AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
356,728 - 2,938,229AUD/yr
Invoicing
9,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,274 - 243,407AUD/yr
Corporate Training
9,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
172,987 - 187,542AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
9,098 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,609 - 22,546AUD/yr
Payouts
9,002 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.