Nutritionists ANZSCO Code 251112
Group A
Nutritionists use information from science to help people understand how food can make them healthier and feel better.
Occupation Descriptions
Nutritionists use science-based knowledge to improve how food affects people’s health and well-being. They share this information to help communities eat better.
Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
Dietitian – classified elsewhere in ANZSCO
Group allocation:
Nutritionist is a VETASSESS Group A occupation
To be eligible for this job, you need a qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher in a field closely related to the job. Additionally, you must have at least one year of work experience in a role that is directly related to your qualifications.
The work experience must have been completed within the past five years at a skill level appropriate to the position. By meeting these criteria, you can demonstrate that your education and work experience are aligned with the requirements for the position.
Group A
Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the following levels:
- AQF Diploma
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Associate Degree or
- AQF Graduate Diploma
Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week):
After obtaining your qualification, you must have worked for at least one paid year in a position closely related to the position that you are applying for. The work experience must be recent. It should have been completed within the five years before you applied for the Skills Assessment. The job must have lasted at least 20 hours a week.
This requirement is to ensure that you have the practical experience and the knowledge required for the job you’re seeking. This criterion must be met to ensure a positive result in the Skills Assessment. It validates that your experience in the field is relevant and sufficient.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
Qualification
You need to have a qualification in Nutrition, which can be at the level of a bachelor’s degree or higher. This includes qualifications assessed at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
Employment
Important tasks for this job include:
- Gathering, organizing, and reviewing data about the health and nutrition of individuals, groups, and communities.
- Explaining and sharing scientific information, and offering advice and education to people and communities.
- Tracking food intake and quality to offer nutritional guidance.
- Figuring out the nutritional content of food.
- Designing, carrying out, and assessing nutrition programs and creating educational materials.
- Conducting nutrition assessments, managing nutrition plans, and providing education, research, and training in nutrition.
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Employment Information
Nutritionists can create, manage, and evaluate a wide range of health programs that aim to improve the well-being and quality of life of individuals and their communities by improving food and nutrition habits. They can play a variety of roles, including those of researchers, nutritionists, public health officers and community developers. They can use their expertise to develop community health initiatives, ensure food quality standards and provide expert advice.
Nutritionists are primarily employed in the health care and social assistance sector, where they help improve patient care and community well-being. In addition to the retail industry, they are employed by the manufacturing sector, where their expertise is used in developing and evaluating food products. The work they do in these different industries shows their versatility and their impact on nutrition and public health.
How to apply
If you’re considering migrating to Australia, you’ll likely need a skills assessment from VETASSESS. Follow these steps:
1. Find
Identify the VETASSESS occupation that best matches your skills and experience.
2. Match
Ensure your skills and experience align with the chosen occupation.
3. Prepare
Gather all necessary information and documents for your application.
4. Apply
Complete the online application when you're ready. If you need assistance, support is available.