Consulting/self employment
A Nutritionist with specialist expertise in particular areas of nutrition may act as a consultant to various government and non-government groups to assist in the development of resources and programs.
With experience and ambition/determination, there are opportunities to set up your own business/company. If you have other qualifications (eg.physiotherapy) you can be in a good position to have a private business in life coaching.
You can provide nutrition information to individuals or work as a consultant for health clubs, large companies or institutions.
Nutrition consultants need to have a broad understanding of nutrition and health.
Extra qualifications in business and/or management will help you to succeed in this area.
Job titles/roles:
Lifestyle Health Consultant and Coach, Weight Loss Consultant, Corporate Nutritionist, Company Nutritionist.
Employers:
Large government and non-government organisations, food companies, health clubs, insurance companies
Professional Associations:
The Nutrition Society of Australia
Nutrition Australia
Suggested electives
HSN708 Nutrition Promotion
HSN713 Food, Nutrition and Behaviour
HSN720 Nutritional Issues in Diabetes
HSN734 Obesity Prevention
HSN743 Nutrition for Healthy Ageing
HSN746 Nutritional Issues from Infancy to Adolescence
ALW729 Writing for Communication Media
ASD710 Submission and Tender Writing
Graduate profiles:
Dianne Sfiligoi (word doc 25KB)
Completed the Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition in 2008.
Dianne has previously completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) degree but felt it only taught her a single focussed approach to managing health, working in private practice in a community setting. With the knowledge of nutrition and more specifically diet and disease, she is now able to present a lifestyle management plan for improved health outcomes for her clients.
Expert in area:
Kristen Beck (word doc 48KB)
Kristen is a registered Nutritionist and an experienced media commentator, public speaker and lecturer.
