Dietitian
ANZSCO 251111
5,400
51%
95%
34 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Dietitians apply the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health, how to make appropriate dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and how to prevent and treat illness and disease.
What they typically do
- Plans diets and menus, and instructs people on the requirements and importance of diet and on the planning and preparation of food.
- Supervises the preparation and serving of meals.
- Collects, organises and assesses data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities.
- Monitors food intake and quality to provide nutritional care.
- Calculates nutritional values of food served.
- Plans, conducts and evaluates nutrition intervention programs and compiles educational material.
- Provides nutrition assessments, nutrition management, and nutrition education, research and training.
- Consults with other health professionals and related workers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dietitian.
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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
52923WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
HLT62615 · AQF 6 · 6 providers