Dietitian
OSCA 263231·ANZSCO 251111
5,500
50.8%
94.7%
34 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Applies the science of food and human nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat illness and disease, and to optimise the health of individuals, groups, communities and populations.
What they typically do
- Assesses the dietary needs of individuals and groups, and develops customised dietary plans
- Provides individualised nutrition advice to people with a range of health conditions
- Explains the relationship between food and health to attain and maintain people's health
- Plans menu options and manages the preparation of special meals or diets
- Provides guidance on food selection and preparation to individuals and groups
- Monitors and evaluates the progress of individuals on dietary plans
- Maintains accurate and confidential records of people's health when following dietary plans
- Provides primary, secondary and tertiary health care in settings that include hospitals and palliative care facilities
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dietitian.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.