Dietitian Jobs in Australia

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required in New Zealand.

• planning diets and menus, and instructing people on the requirements and importance of diet and on the planning and preparation of food
• collecting, organising and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities
• interpreting and communicating scientific information and providing advice, education and professional opinion to 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