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 659,652 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
59,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
720,163 - 1,174,491AUD/yr
Professional Development
52,878 job openings
Avg. salary range
744,153 - 1,978,662AUD/yr
Mentoring
39,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
373,190 - 1,428,664AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
37,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
348,353 - 448,623AUD/yr
Flexible Working
34,056 job openings
Avg. salary range
463,236 - 1,950,968AUD/yr
Packaging
30,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
327,324 - 2,519,507AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
30,136 job openings
Avg. salary range
335,266 - 2,583,849AUD/yr
Cover Letters
29,254 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,576,820 - 2,622,198AUD/yr
Diversity
25,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,930,355 - 3,384,520AUD/yr
Presentations
22,718 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,492,863 - 4,371,780AUD/yr
Time Management
21,058 job openings
Avg. salary range
942,159 - 1,050,656AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
20,763 job openings
Avg. salary range
901,473 - 2,875,614AUD/yr
Health Care
20,627 job openings
Avg. salary range
221,719 - 307,185AUD/yr
Passport
19,661 job openings
Avg. salary range
109,263 - 4,295,802AUD/yr
Career Development
18,672 job openings
Avg. salary range
203,665 - 480,574AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
17,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
155,876 - 171,903AUD/yr
Criminal Records
14,206 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,090,672 - 4,812,172AUD/yr
Mental Health
13,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
328,188 - 571,302AUD/yr
Audits
13,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
991,530 - 2,601,396AUD/yr
First Aid
13,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
543,359 - 625,323AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,769 - 121,804AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
11,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
137,426 - 409,711AUD/yr
AI
11,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
140,621 - 2,061,397AUD/yr
Project Management
11,788 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,007,499 - 2,644,194AUD/yr
Risk Management
11,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,089,159 - 2,693,435AUD/yr
Service Delivery
11,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,051,546 - 5,533,844AUD/yr
Data Analytics
11,343 job openings
Avg. salary range
480,325 - 4,738,628AUD/yr
Invoicing
10,698 job openings
Avg. salary range
56,437 - 223,041AUD/yr
Corporate Training
10,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
133,344 - 144,686AUD/yr
Payouts
10,437 job openings
Avg. salary range
492,894 - 518,032AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
10,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,842 - 21,325AUD/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.