Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
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DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Dietitian
ANZSCO 251111
Dietitian (ANZSCO 251111) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Dietitian applies the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health and make appropriate dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent and treat illness and disease.
Typical tasks and duties
Dietitian may perform the following tasks:
- collect, organise and assess data relating to the health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities
- interpret and communicate scientific information, advice, education and professional opinion to individuals, groups and communities
- manage nutrition care for individuals by planning appropriate diets and menus
- educate people about their individual nutritional needs and methods of accessing and preparing their food
- manage food service systems to provide safe and nutritious food by designing nutritionally appropriate menus and implementing nutrition policies
- plan, evaluate and implement nutrition programmes with individuals, groups or communities as part of a team (this may be in a community health, public health or food industry setting)
- conduct food-related and nutrition-related research and evaluate practice.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 4 DAMA regions
Dietitian is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Dietitian historical SkillSelect report
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
