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 539,611 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
47,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
915,773 - 1,448,454AUD/yr
Professional Development
41,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,307,693 - 2,968,659AUD/yr
Mentoring
30,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
354,328 - 1,794,532AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
29,398 job openings
Avg. salary range
258,042 - 288,856AUD/yr
Flexible Working
26,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
460,101 - 1,569,562AUD/yr
Packaging
24,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
336,681 - 3,222,899AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
23,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
354,235 - 3,397,725AUD/yr
Cover Letters
22,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,309,159 - 3,740,731AUD/yr
Diversity
20,438 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,535,244 - 3,425,237AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,577 job openings
Avg. salary range
226,498 - 245,315AUD/yr
Passport
18,351 job openings
Avg. salary range
101,827 - 5,415,622AUD/yr
Presentations
17,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,512,078 - 6,574,705AUD/yr
Time Management
17,148 job openings
Avg. salary range
402,216 - 472,976AUD/yr
Health Care
16,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,904 - 329,338AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
16,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,319,973 - 3,138,853AUD/yr
Career Development
14,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
252,047 - 455,522AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,986 - 121,949AUD/yr
Mental Health
10,966 job openings
Avg. salary range
198,981 - 385,738AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,085,304 - 6,066,044AUD/yr
Audits
10,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
746,169 - 2,713,692AUD/yr
First Aid
10,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
615,662 - 724,870AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,604 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,232 - 320,568AUD/yr
Project Management
9,476 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,254,885 - 4,398,634AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,301,863 - 4,403,567AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,213 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,329,479 - 5,932,051AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,856 job openings
Avg. salary range
215,350 - 3,303,250AUD/yr
AI
8,812 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,104 - 2,706,006AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,743 job openings
Avg. salary range
158,431 - 183,236AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,411 - 312,053AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,283 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,947 - 229,570AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,116 - 23,822AUD/yr
Payouts
8,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
480,310 - 500,917AUD/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.