OSCA 263232: Nutritionist
Integrates, disseminates and applies knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences to enhance positive effects of food on the health and wellbeing of human populations. This record sits in Nutrition Professionals. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Integrates, disseminates and applies knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences to enhance positive effects of food on the health and wellbeing of human populations.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26 Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 263 Allied Health Science Professionals
- Unit group
- 2632 Nutrition Professionals
Tasks
- Plans, implements and evaluates public health nutrition policies, programs and initiatives
- Assesses the nutritional needs of individuals and groups, and 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
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
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Compare OSCA 263232 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code263232 Nutritionist | 263231 Dietitian |
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| Official role definition | Integrates, disseminates and applies knowledge drawn from the relevant sciences to enhance positive effects of food on the health and wellbeing of human populations. | Applies the science of food and human nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat illness and disease, and to optimise the health of individuals, groups, communities and populations. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
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Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 263232 do?
Nutritionist is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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