Occupation Profile – Dietitian – (ANZSCO 251111) – Skilled / Employer-Sponsored Migration

Occupation TitleDIETITIAN
ANZSCO Code251111
Occupations in this Group251111 Dietitian
DescriptionApplies the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health and make appropriate dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent and treat illness and disease. Registration or licensing is required in New Zealand.
Skill Level1
SpecialisationsNone
Occupation ListShort-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186
Tasks-planning diets and menus, and instructing people on the requirements and importance of diet and on the planning and preparation of food
-supervising the preparation and serving of meals
-collecting, organising and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities
-monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care
-calculating nutritional values of food served
-planning, conducting and evaluating nutrition intervention programs and compiling educational material
-providing nutrition assessments, nutrition management, and nutrition education, research and training
-consulting with other Health Professionals and related workers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients
Skills Assessment AuthorityDietitians Association of Australia
Related Occupations251112 Nutritionist
State Sponsorship OptionsSkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship
English RequirementsProficient English (e.g. IELTS: at least 7 in each skill)