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Dietitians specialising in eating disorders work within multidisciplinary teams alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinicians. They provide nutritional assessment and rehabilitation, meal support, psychoeducation, and therapeutic nutrition counselling. This is a high-acuity specialty requiring both clinical nutrition expertise and strong therapeutic skills.
Roles are found in specialist eating disorder units (public and private), community mental health services, headspace eating disorder services, day programs, and private practice. The work requires specialist training beyond general dietetic practice — understanding the psychological dimensions of eating disorders is essential.
Australia has a recognised shortage of eating disorder specialists across all disciplines including dietetics. Training programs through organisations like the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) provide pathways to specialist practice.
Typical salary
$75k – $105k AUD
Specialist eating disorder roles and private practice positions attract premiums over general dietetic roles.
Registration
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential from Dietitians Australia required.
Qualifications typically required
- Bachelor or Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status — Dietitians Australia
- Specialist eating disorder training (ANZAED or equivalent)
- Experience in mental health or eating disorder settings
Career pathway
Eating disorder dietitians typically enter through general dietetics or hospital roles before specialising. Senior pathways include clinical specialist, service coordinator, and private practice. Supervision, training, and policy roles are available at senior levels.