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 559,239 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
50,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
660,370 - 1,136,729AUD/yr
Professional Development
43,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
807,208 - 2,272,972AUD/yr
Mentoring
32,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
310,437 - 1,579,956AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
30,995 job openings
Avg. salary range
284,327 - 324,751AUD/yr
Flexible Working
28,353 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,168 - 1,403,340AUD/yr
Packaging
25,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
243,240 - 2,909,419AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
24,690 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,715 - 3,054,673AUD/yr
Cover Letters
24,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,599,905 - 2,881,499AUD/yr
Diversity
21,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,660,357 - 3,403,250AUD/yr
Presentations
19,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,408,459 - 5,005,042AUD/yr
Time Management
18,190 job openings
Avg. salary range
594,353 - 681,798AUD/yr
Passport
17,972 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,311 - 5,084,980AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,865 - 176,823AUD/yr
Health Care
17,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,964 - 310,689AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
17,196 job openings
Avg. salary range
895,371 - 2,519,359AUD/yr
Career Development
15,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,574 - 402,306AUD/yr
Webassembly
12,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,249 - 122,346AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,695 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,063,182 - 5,706,925AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,549 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,496 - 408,444AUD/yr
Audits
11,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
768,789 - 2,529,657AUD/yr
First Aid
10,903 job openings
Avg. salary range
540,542 - 636,320AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
10,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,646 - 307,935AUD/yr
Project Management
10,075 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,124,286 - 3,087,675AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,956 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,143,322 - 3,041,693AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,141,752 - 4,477,705AUD/yr
AI
9,549 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,440 - 2,468,647AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
377,313 - 3,113,403AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,857 - 247,687AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,807 job openings
Avg. salary range
181,373 - 196,540AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,836 - 22,821AUD/yr
Payouts
8,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
450,793 - 478,227AUD/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.