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 530,611 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
46,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
926,568 - 1,468,165AUD/yr
Professional Development
40,611 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,316,650 - 3,004,674AUD/yr
Mentoring
30,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
360,331 - 1,825,858AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
28,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
260,781 - 291,931AUD/yr
Flexible Working
26,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
452,568 - 1,583,885AUD/yr
Packaging
24,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
338,633 - 3,242,167AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
22,980 job openings
Avg. salary range
356,406 - 3,419,156AUD/yr
Cover Letters
22,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,329,204 - 3,791,072AUD/yr
Diversity
19,997 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,506,519 - 3,448,746AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
226,763 - 245,617AUD/yr
Passport
18,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,908 - 5,356,969AUD/yr
Presentations
17,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,525,961 - 6,661,718AUD/yr
Time Management
16,848 job openings
Avg. salary range
406,881 - 478,505AUD/yr
Health Care
16,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
224,733 - 330,564AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
15,832 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,324,011 - 3,200,129AUD/yr
Career Development
14,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
258,487 - 467,636AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,986 - 121,949AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
200,951 - 389,656AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,085,304 - 6,066,044AUD/yr
Audits
10,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
762,211 - 2,772,692AUD/yr
First Aid
10,147 job openings
Avg. salary range
624,115 - 734,839AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,628 - 325,490AUD/yr
Project Management
9,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,300,943 - 4,488,670AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,384,344 - 4,561,694AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,038 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,366,452 - 6,024,894AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,701 job openings
Avg. salary range
111,336 - 3,263,333AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,836 - 19,466AUD/yr
AI
8,660 job openings
Avg. salary range
91,234 - 2,745,697AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,411 - 312,053AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
213,789 - 231,574AUD/yr
Communication
8,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,269 - 120,975AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,116 - 23,822AUD/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.