| Occupation Title | NUTRITIONIST |
| ANZSCO Code | 251112 |
| Occupations in this Group | 251111 Dietitian 251112 Nutritionist |
| Description | Integrates, disseminates and applies knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences to enhance positive effects of food on the health and well-being of human populations. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Specialisations | None |
| Occupation List | Short-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 Authority | VETASSESS |
| Related Occupations | 251111 Dietitian |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |