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 589,237 job listings - 2026
Top 44 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
63,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
402,536 - 1,156,919AUD/yr
education-training
50,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
576,757 - 1,918,158AUD/yr
training-certification
46,193 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,934 - 1,614,519AUD/yr
Compliance
29,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
493,457 - 907,199AUD/yr
professional-development
24,467 job openings
Avg. salary range
860,916 - 2,175,773AUD/yr
mentoring
18,705 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,155 - 1,303,652AUD/yr
employee-assistance
17,229 job openings
Avg. salary range
215,742 - 236,664AUD/yr
flexible-working
15,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
204,112 - 260,473AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
14,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
183,546 - 200,476AUD/yr
packaging
14,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
162,057 - 2,336,113AUD/yr
coaching-mentoring
14,935 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,639 - 2,012,976AUD/yr
external-workforce
14,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
64,239 - 150,515AUD/yr
passport
14,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
121,436 - 3,792,340AUD/yr
Microsoft Office
13,959 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,963 - 95,975AUD/yr
packaging-labeling
13,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
174,625 - 2,533,935AUD/yr
cover-letters
13,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,408,114 - 2,565,090AUD/yr
online
12,653 job openings
Avg. salary range
125,351 - 142,566AUD/yr
diversity
12,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
526,329 - 2,235,078AUD/yr
presentations
11,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,980,129 - 5,570,260AUD/yr
WebAssembly
10,790 job openings
Avg. salary range
105,116 - 120,146AUD/yr
time-management
10,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
128,031 - 140,851AUD/yr
health-care
9,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,086 - 106,513AUD/yr
stakeholder-management
9,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
963,752 - 1,752,109AUD/yr
Communication
8,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,478 - 116,178AUD/yr
career-development
8,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
89,770 - 99,773AUD/yr
hotels-accommodations
7,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,407 - 25,381AUD/yr
information-technology
7,024 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,826 - 2,422,538AUD/yr
microsoft-excel
6,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,557 - 19,959AUD/yr
mental-health
6,731 job openings
Avg. salary range
124,628 - 147,159AUD/yr
support
6,318 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,674 - 15,860AUD/yr
criminal-records
6,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
333,420 - 5,160,305AUD/yr
audits
6,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
147,117 - 1,981,486AUD/yr
first-aid
6,167 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,361 - 34,091AUD/yr
performance-indicator
6,074 job openings
Avg. salary range
457,046 - 493,978AUD/yr
project-management
5,912 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,890,572 - 3,595,373AUD/yr
Customer Service
5,862 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,771 - 97,327AUD/yr
troubleshooting
5,852 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,588 - 127,816AUD/yr
risk-management
5,674 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,863,195 - 3,651,954AUD/yr
service-delivery
5,580 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,483,196 - 2,623,965AUD/yr
clubs-organizations
5,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,354 - 28,857AUD/yr
data-analytics
5,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,042 - 106,075AUD/yr
artificial-intelligence
5,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
82,237 - 2,418,065AUD/yr
environment
5,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,932 - 16,203AUD/yr
Communication
5,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,454 - 17,007AUD/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.