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ANZSCO 251111Updated 2026-01-29

Dietitian

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 251111OSCA 263231

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 98k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1890
Salary range: AUD 89k-AUD 108k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

31.2%
NSW
25.5%
VIC
22.7%
QLD

Education mix

55.7%
Post graduate
41.3%
bachelor degree
1%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

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 you 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.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (55.7%)

    Recent job ads

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    Tasks

    • Calculates nutritional values of food served.
    • Collects, organises and assesses data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities.
    • Consults with other health professionals and related workers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1890
    Annual median: AUD 98k
    Range: AUD 89k-AUD 108k