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 545,696 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
48,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
682,589 - 1,175,265AUD/yr
Professional Development
41,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
833,856 - 2,346,411AUD/yr
Mentoring
31,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
324,201 - 1,646,851AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
29,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
262,303 - 298,057AUD/yr
Flexible Working
27,152 job openings
Avg. salary range
426,964 - 1,447,972AUD/yr
Packaging
24,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,441 - 2,974,736AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
23,695 job openings
Avg. salary range
260,456 - 3,126,790AUD/yr
Cover Letters
23,296 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,644,832 - 2,961,605AUD/yr
Diversity
20,652 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,715,580 - 3,536,626AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
160,077 - 175,935AUD/yr
Presentations
18,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,460,219 - 5,190,598AUD/yr
Time Management
17,394 job openings
Avg. salary range
440,733 - 521,748AUD/yr
Passport
17,362 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,337 - 5,119,306AUD/yr
Health Care
16,638 job openings
Avg. salary range
218,723 - 320,729AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
16,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
923,908 - 2,618,713AUD/yr
Career Development
14,754 job openings
Avg. salary range
230,395 - 414,918AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,553 - 122,755AUD/yr
Mental Health
11,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
193,585 - 362,527AUD/yr
Criminal Records
11,043 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,104,150 - 5,928,776AUD/yr
Audits
10,664 job openings
Avg. salary range
794,953 - 2,616,621AUD/yr
First Aid
10,438 job openings
Avg. salary range
550,266 - 647,750AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,832 job openings
Avg. salary range
93,460 - 318,687AUD/yr
Project Management
9,645 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,163,613 - 3,196,489AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,173,696 - 3,123,054AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,204,885 - 4,639,159AUD/yr
AI
9,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
77,310 - 2,501,717AUD/yr
Data Analytics
9,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
387,094 - 3,196,783AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,565 job openings
Avg. salary range
61,881 - 261,815AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,408 job openings
Avg. salary range
186,766 - 202,355AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,300 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,043 - 22,336AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,290 job openings
Avg. salary range
328,941 - 380,593AUD/yr
Payouts
8,266 job openings
Avg. salary range
469,955 - 498,507AUD/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.