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 538,716 job listings - 2026
Top 32 Skills by Demand
Compliance
47,580 job openings
Avg. salary range
915,773 - 1,448,454AUD/yr
Professional Development
41,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,307,693 - 2,968,659AUD/yr
Mentoring
30,853 job openings
Avg. salary range
354,328 - 1,794,532AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
29,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
258,042 - 288,856AUD/yr
Flexible Working
26,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
460,101 - 1,569,562AUD/yr
Packaging
24,715 job openings
Avg. salary range
336,681 - 3,222,899AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
23,463 job openings
Avg. salary range
354,235 - 3,397,725AUD/yr
Cover Letters
22,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,309,159 - 3,740,731AUD/yr
Diversity
20,414 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
18,074 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,837 - 5,475,671AUD/yr
Presentations
17,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,512,078 - 6,574,705AUD/yr
Time Management
17,133 job openings
Avg. salary range
402,216 - 472,976AUD/yr
Health Care
16,427 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,904 - 329,338AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
16,122 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,319,973 - 3,138,853AUD/yr
Career Development
14,521 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
10,956 job openings
Avg. salary range
198,981 - 385,738AUD/yr
Criminal Records
10,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,085,304 - 6,066,044AUD/yr
Audits
10,510 job openings
Avg. salary range
746,169 - 2,713,692AUD/yr
First Aid
10,308 job openings
Avg. salary range
615,662 - 724,870AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
9,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,232 - 320,568AUD/yr
Project Management
9,465 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,254,885 - 4,398,634AUD/yr
Risk Management
9,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,301,863 - 4,403,567AUD/yr
Service Delivery
9,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,329,479 - 5,932,051AUD/yr
Data Analytics
8,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
215,350 - 3,303,250AUD/yr
AI
8,808 job openings
Avg. salary range
90,104 - 2,706,006AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
8,587 job openings
Avg. salary range
161,882 - 187,265AUD/yr
Invoicing
8,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
100,822 - 313,650AUD/yr
Corporate Training
8,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
211,947 - 229,570AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
8,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,116 - 23,822AUD/yr
Payouts
8,120 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.