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 703,421 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
62,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
917,714 - 1,382,875AUD/yr
Professional Development
56,942 job openings
Avg. salary range
993,484 - 2,185,399AUD/yr
Mentoring
41,798 job openings
Avg. salary range
661,633 - 1,642,924AUD/yr
Employee Assistance
40,138 job openings
Avg. salary range
326,323 - 418,787AUD/yr
Flexible Working
36,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
478,992 - 2,193,784AUD/yr
Packaging Labeling
32,398 job openings
Avg. salary range
413,711 - 2,526,809AUD/yr
Packaging
32,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
413,711 - 2,526,809AUD/yr
Cover Letters
31,734 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,610,067 - 2,603,533AUD/yr
Diversity
27,271 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,022,486 - 3,467,844AUD/yr
Presentations
24,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,217,201 - 4,938,825AUD/yr
Stakeholder Management
22,336 job openings
Avg. salary range
902,636 - 3,030,579AUD/yr
Time Management
22,281 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,095,410 - 1,218,311AUD/yr
Health Care
21,790 job openings
Avg. salary range
267,509 - 363,719AUD/yr
Career Development
20,074 job openings
Avg. salary range
202,839 - 638,566AUD/yr
Passport
19,763 job openings
Avg. salary range
156,762 - 4,153,684AUD/yr
Microsoft Excel
18,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
150,697 - 864,279AUD/yr
Criminal Records
15,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,089,984 - 4,501,401AUD/yr
Mental Health
14,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
331,519 - 558,069AUD/yr
Audits
14,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,128,451 - 2,739,401AUD/yr
First Aid
14,169 job openings
Avg. salary range
682,238 - 803,992AUD/yr
Webassembly
13,969 job openings
Avg. salary range
106,165 - 121,238AUD/yr
AI
12,983 job openings
Avg. salary range
236,471 - 2,024,287AUD/yr
Troubleshooting
12,732 job openings
Avg. salary range
154,618 - 445,605AUD/yr
Project Management
12,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,010,575 - 3,369,225AUD/yr
Risk Management
12,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,065,432 - 2,603,810AUD/yr
Service Delivery
12,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,774,176 - 6,797,019AUD/yr
Data Analytics
12,155 job openings
Avg. salary range
554,685 - 5,594,255AUD/yr
Invoicing
11,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
54,429 - 227,412AUD/yr
Payouts
11,363 job openings
Avg. salary range
484,198 - 507,109AUD/yr
Corporate Training
11,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
122,442 - 132,950AUD/yr
Kitchen Dining
11,125 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,010 - 21,562AUD/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.