Who assesses Dietitian (251111) for migration?

Dietitians Australia (DAA) is the assessing authority for Dietitian under code 251111. It assesses overseas dietetic qualifications and competence against the national competency standards for dietitians.

Which occupation lists include Dietitian?

Our current data places 251111 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Dietitian (251111) skills assessment?

Prepare a dietetics qualification and clinical placement hours meeting national competency standards. Reference letters should describe duties such as: assess patients' nutritional status.

My job title isn't exactly 'Dietitian'. Can I still use 251111?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Dietitian, that means work centred on assessing and treating nutrition-related health conditions — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2511 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Dietitians (251111) work in Australia?

Dietitians are commonly employed by hospitals, aged care, private practice and community health. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 251111.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 251111

Dietitian 251111

Yes. Dietitian (251111) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. DAA is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Dietitian (251111): Apply the science of nutrition to food choice and preparation, and prevent and treat dietary problems.

Dietitian (ANZSCO 251111) is a role centred on assessing and treating nutrition-related health conditions. It sits in the Nutrition Professionals unit group (2511), whose members apply the science of nutrition to food choice and preparation, and prevent and treat dietary problems. EMC Australia helps Dietitians line up their skills assessment, occupation list position and visa strategy before they lodge. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a DAA skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

251111

Assessing authority

DAA

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Dietitian can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Dietitian is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosedFar North Queensland
SAunavailable
WAnot announcedKimberley, South West
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Dietitian

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. DAA is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

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Occupation match

Is Dietitian the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Assess patients' nutritional status
Develop medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as diabetes and renal disease
Counsel patients on dietary change
Plan therapeutic diets in hospitals and aged care
Educate the community on nutrition

Questions

Before you start an assessment

Dietitians Australia (DAA) is the assessing authority for Dietitian under code 251111. It assesses overseas dietetic qualifications and competence against the national competency standards for dietitians.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

NutritionistANZSCO 251112View

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.