Group
Occupation
263232 Nutritionist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
263232 Nutritionist
Integrates, disseminates and applies knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences to promote positive effects of food on the health and wellbeing of human populations.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Dietitians and Weight Loss Consultants are excluded from this occupation. Dietitians are included in Occupation 263231 Dietitian. Weight Loss Consultants are included in Occupation 461941 Weight Loss Consultant.
Specialisation
- Clinical Nutritionist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Plans, implements and evaluates public health nutrition policies, programs and initiatives
- Assesses the nutritional needs of individuals and groups
- Develops customised nutrition plans such as dietary modification and supplementation, to promote health and prevent, or support the remediation of, illness or disease
- Explains the relationship between nutrition and health to attain and maintain people's health
- Conducts research on the relationship between nutrition and health
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition plans
- Provides guidance on food selection and preparation to individuals and groups
- Develops and delivers nutrition education materials and presentations
- Provides primary and secondary health care in settings that include community health centres and specialised clinics