Can I record a video for Round 2, if I didn’t do so in the Match?

Yes, if you neglected to complete a video interview in the Match, you can make a first attempt between 10am, Wednesday 24 –  5pm, Sunday 29 September  ONLY, there will be no exceptions or extensions. If you already recorded an interview you cannot re-record it, unless technical issues have been identified by the health services.

Can I edit/add/delete or resend a link to my referee for Round 2?

No, the PMCV portal is not open for Round 2.

If you already have a written report (not a PMCV template) from your referee you may upload it in the Candidate Portal in the upload documents section. If you do not have a referee report available when Round 2 opens, please do not ask your referee to write one as it is too short notice,  to do so would be unprofessional and unfair to referees.

Am I eligible to participate in the 2025/26 Matching Process? 

It is important that you determine your eligibility for the Match before applying to PMCV.

Step 1: Candidates must answer “yes” to each of three questions to be eligible 

1. Will you complete all your training requirements, receive your results, and be ready to achieve registration between 1 January 2025 and 30 June 2026?
2. Will you meet all the requirements to be registered as a RN and/or RM with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia before stating your proposed employment?
3. Are you an Australian/NZ citizen OR a temporary resident who holds a visa that grants the Right to Work in Australia?

Step 2: Check the criteria below. If any apply, the candidate is ineligible:

• Training and qualifications were not undertaken in Australia or New Zealand.
• Training was completed before 1 January 2025.
• Previously participated in an RN/RM graduate program*.
• Do not expect to hold a Visa with the Right to Work in Australia (a holiday visa is not eligible).
• Studying to be an EN or EEN.
• Enrolled in a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery* – Employment model.

*If you have previously completed a RN graduate program and are now studying for a subsequent Bachelor of Midwifery/PG Midwifery you are eligible to apply for the match, but you must only select Midwifery positions in your preference list.

Ineligible Candidates

Ineligible candidates should not apply to the Match. Your application will not be approved by PMCV. Ineligible candidates may apply directly to Health Services with remaining vacancies after the Match processes are complete. Ineligible candidates may also consider non-graduate roles or apply to private health services.

Special consideration

There may be circumstances that exclude candidates from the eligibility criteria such as, parental leave. If you believe you qualify for Special Circumstances, contact the PMCV Workforce Unit on for approval via allocations@pmcv.com.au

I completed my training prior to 1 January 2025, what are my options?

While you are not eligible for the 2025 Match for positions commencing in 2026.

You may still apply to rural and regional health services that have graduate positions available for 2025. These can be found on the GNMP Website’s Health Services Directory.

Please undertake the following steps:

1. You must filter the Health Service Directory by ticking Late Vacancy Stage.
2. You must filter for future months.
3. Email directly to the Health Service; not via their e-recruit or by instructions on their website for Match positions.
4. Your email must clearly state in the subject line of the email: Late Vacancy application for position commencing in 2025.

Alternatively, you can look at non-graduate roles, private health services or wait until November 2,2025 to see what vacancies remain following the 2025 Match.

I have previously completed a graduate year in nursing or midwifery, I am now completing a second degree, can I apply for a graduate year?

Yes, you can participate in the Match for midwifery only roles if you have already completed a graduate nurse program or for nursing only roles if you have completed a graduate midwifery program. You are not eligible to preference positions in the discipline where you have already completed a graduate program.

If I have applied for positions outside of the Match, am I still eligible to apply for the GNMP Match? 

You can apply for a graduate position via the PMCV GNMP Match and also submit direct applications to private hospitals or interstate graduate programs. Please check the application process for other states in Australia as the GNMP Match is only for Victorian health services.

However, you must choose between remaining in the GNMP Match or withdraw if accepting a position outside of the Match before the final closing date.

If you remain in the Matching process after the cutoff date and have been matched to a health service, the match is binding, and you would need to accept that position. See the Code of Conduct for more details.

Can I apply for a 2026 mid-year Graduate Program?

All graduate programs are included in the one match process held each year. There is no match process just for mid-year GNMPs. To be considered for a mid–year intake in 2026 you will need to participate in the 2025 Match process.

Whilst the large majority of graduate programs commence from January – March 2026, there are some health services that offer a mid-year program between April to September 2026. Refer to the Health Service Directory for Health Services with multi-intakes.

In addition, you can discuss with the health services directly before you apply. You will need to indicate which intake(s) you are interested in applying for in your health service application forms.

I have previously completed an EN graduate program. I’m now studying to be an RN, am I eligible to participate? 

Yes, you will be eligible to participate in the GNMP match as the positions offered are for RN qualified applicants which is different to the EN program.

Please see the Video Interview tab on the GNMP website for more information

Do I have to complete a video interview for the Match?

PMCV highly encourages all approved candidates to complete the video interview associated with their PMCV match. Most Health Services review these videos and utilise them as part of their assessment and/or for shortlisting for interviews.

These video interview recordings will be accessible to the health services listed in the candidate’s preferences via the APS website. Please note that the recorded video interview form one part of the overall selection process.

How many questions will I be asked during the Video Interview?

The 2025 Video Interview questions are still being developed. More information will be available on Monday 16 June 2025

I am away at the time of the video interview, what should I do?

Candidates only need access to WIFI and a phone/laptop so can complete a video interview from anywhere in any time zone. Please ensure you set aside time in your calendar, as it is your responsibility to undertake this process.

Does it matter what you wear for the video interview?

This is the same as a job interview, please present yourself in a professional manner.

Can I review my answers?

No, you will not be able to watch back your answers.

Can I re-attempt my video interview answers?

No, the only question you can re-do is the practice question. Once you start your interview you cannot re-attempt a question unless there has been a proven technical issue.

You cannot request to reattempt question/s based on that you were unhappy with your answer or performance.

It is important that you submit a video, so don’t just give up. Some questions answered are better than no questions answered.

Do I get to practice my video interview?

During the interview period you will have the ability to test your technology and undertake a practice question using the video interview platform.

You will not be able to re-watch your responses after the interview.

How do I access the video interview link?

Once the video interview period is open, login to your GNMP account and the video interview button will be active in your application.

What if I have a technical problem setting up my laptop before the interview?

Ask your family, friends or look up google to troubleshoot the set up for your laptops camera, microphone and speakers. You should be confident that you have a functional device before attempting the interview.

What if I have a technical problem during the video interview?

Contact PMCV during business hours only via allocations@pmcv.com.au

What positions are offered in the GNMP Match?

This Match includes Nursing, Mental Health, Combined Nursing/Mental Health, Midwifery, Dual degree Nursing/Midwifery, and Combined Nursing/Paramedicine positions within public health services (and two private) in Victoria.

Eligible nursing, midwifery and dual degree nursing & midwifery, nursing & paramedicine final year students, plus students studying a postgraduate diploma in midwifery (clinical placement only) can participate in this process.

Do all Health Services in Victoria participate in the GNMP Match?

All public and two private health services in Victoria participate in the annual GNMP Matching process.

Is there a glossary of terms used in the Match?

Yes, see below for a description of the wording used within the Candidate Handbook and this website:

Allocation – When the match algorithm is run, it allocates candidates to a Health Service based on the candidate preference and Health Service ranking, along with the number of available positions. Candidates will only receive one allocation.

Candidate – Person applying to the GNMP Match for a graduate position.

Distance Education – Candidates living in Victoria but studying at an interstate university online.

GNMP – Graduate Nursing & Midwifery Program

Intake Month – The anticipated month that training will commence.

International Student –

• Eligible – Temporary resident subject to holding a visa, currently living and studying in Australia and will graduate with Australian qualifications.
• Ineligible – A student whose qualifications were obtained overseas.

Multi -Site – Graduate programs offered at a number of Health Service locations, usually a sister site or collaborative site to the main Health Service.

Preference – The action of you nominating Health Service graduate programs where you wish to work as part of a Match application.

PMCV – Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria, delegated responsibility by the Department of Health to administer the Graduate Nursing & Midwifery Program Match.

Who are the eligible education providers in Victoria?

How many preferences can I list?

The PMCV GNMP Match allows you to apply to a maximum of four health services participating in the Match.

Round 2 you can preference up to eight preferences. Only preference where you are prepared to work.

Do I have to preference four health services?

No, it Is not mandatory to preference four Health Services. However, preferencing the maximum number of Health Services increases your chances of receiving an allocation.

Candidates should only ever preference Health Services that they are fully prepared to work at.

Is the preference order important?

Yes, your preference order is crucial.

The matching algorithm considers your preferences to allocate you to the best available outcome, based on your preference order, the health services’ ranking of you, and the number of available positions.

List the health services in the order you most want to work at and do not include any health services where you are not willing to work.

Is it okay to apply to multiple streams at only one hospital?

If you prefer to be considered only for positions at a specific health service, you can certainly do so. However, this approach does not optimise your chance of a match.

It’s advantageous to have multiple options to avoid “putting all your eggs in one basket.” Nonetheless, make sure to prioritize health services where you genuinely want to work.

Where can I find information about the Health Services in the Match?

Refer to the Health Service Directory located on the “HS directory” page on the GNMP website.

Do I need to apply to the Health Services?

Yes, you must also apply to the Health Services you listed in your GNMP Match application.

PMCV does not assess applications. All candidates must submit the required documents (cover letter, CV, academic transcript, residency documents, placement logs, etc.) to the Health Services in the preference list in their GNMP Match application.

For more information about individual Health Service application requirements, please check the Health Service’s website.

Can the selection criteria for each Health Service be slightly different?

Yes, each Health Service is responsible for its own selection process.

PMCV is unable to provide information relating to individual Health Service assessment processes, as we support over 90 Health Services and 200+ program streams. Candidates should review the websites of the Health Services they intend to preference to ascertain this information.

Health Services will review cover letters, CVs, clinical assessment tools, video interviews, and referee reports, and may conduct a live interview as part of their selection process.

How do I apply for the GNMP Match?

You must apply to both PMCV and each Health Service you list in your preferences.

• PMCV Application: Create an account on the GNMP website and complete the online application. PMCV manages video interviews, referee reports, preferences, and the allocation algorithm.
• Health Service Applications: Apply directly via each Health Service’s website. Submit your CV/resume and any required documents. Cover letters are only needed if requested.

Do I upload my CV/resume to PMCV?

No. Submit your CV/resume and other educational documents directly to Health Services not to PMCV.

How do I submit my PMCV application?

You don’t need to submit the application. It will autosave all changes until the Match close date.

I am missing ticks in my application checklist; will my application proceed?

• Not all checklist items need to be ticked. The PMCV portal supports multiple Matches, and not every field applies to the GNMP Match.
• Admin Field: This does not require a tick. If you’d like to see it ticked, simply click the Save button—no upload is necessary.
• Document Upload Section: This is only required for non-Victorian applicants. If you’re not required to upload a document, you can still generate a tick by clicking Save without uploading anything.

✅ Important: Whether these items are ticked or not, your application will still progress as long as all required components are completed.

I won’t have my academic transcript until after the close date, can I apply late?

No, you cannot apply after 5pm 2 July under any circumstances. Transcripts are sent to the Health Services not PMCV, you would need to speak to the health services to see if you can submit a transcript past the close date.

Can I apply to Health Services not in my preference list?

No. You can only apply to Health Services you have preferenced. They will only assess and rank those candidates.

Does submitting early improve my chances?

No. All applications are reviewed after the application period closes. However, giving your referees the maximum amount of time to complete their report would be appreciated.

What is the Career Intentions Statement?

A 350-word free-text section in your PMCV application. It will replace a cover letter for most Health Services.

What should I include?

• Briefly introduce yourself.
• Clearly state any specific goals you have for the next 12 months
• Describe any long-term special interest areas and explain why you are passionate about them.
• Describe your experiences relevant to the Graduate Nurse Program, including any positive feedback received or specific experiences that have shaped your progress throughout your undergraduate program.

Write it yourself—authenticity is highly valued by the assessors. Do not use AI.

What do the Application Statuses mean?

• Details Required: You need to complete your declaration, eligibility, application and preferences.
• Pending Approval: You’ve completed the minimum requirements. Your application is awaiting manual review by PMCV. Please be patient with this process.
• Registration Approved: Your application has been reviewed and approved. You’re eligible to proceed to the video interview stage.
• Withdrawn: Your application has been withdrawn—either by you or by PMCV due to missing requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Initial registration approvals may be granted based on the information provided at the time of submission. However, PMCV will conduct further checks to verify eligibility. Please note that if these checks reveal that a candidate does not meet the required criteria, the approval may be withdrawn.

Do I need to submit a Statutory Declaration?

Yes, if you are from interstate or New Zealand and do not live in Victoria (except border community candidates). This must be submitted before the Match close date. Your application status will not change to Registration Approved until a correct Stat Dec, is received.

What is a Statutory Declaration?
A legally binding document stating your intent to live and work in Victoria for your graduate year. It must be witnessed and submitted via the PMCV portal.

What happens if I don’t submit the Statutory Declaration

Your application status will not change to Registration Approved until a correct Statutory Declaration is uploaded. Any required candidates not complying will be withdrawn from the Match.

What are the steps to submitting a Statutory Declaration?

The Victorian GNMP Match is highly competitive and is only open to candidates from interstate and New Zealand who have genuine plans to relocate to Victoria in 2026 to live and work.

To be eligible, you must complete the following steps:

1. 1. Complete a Statutory Declaration If you can truthfully declare that your intention is to relocate to Victoria for the 2026 graduate year, you are required to complete and sign a legal Statutory Declaration stating this. The declaration must be witnessed in accordance with legal requirements. Visit the following website Commonwealth statutory declaration form – to be made with a witness | Attorney-General’s Department

2. Use the Correct Form
It is your responsibility to understand the legal requirements for completing a Statutory Declaration and to download the correct form. Only official Statutory Declaration forms will be accepted. Word documents or unofficial formats will not be approved.

3. Suggested Wording

You may use the following wording in your declaration:
I, [Insert your name], will be relocating to live and work in Victoria for the duration of my 2026 graduate year.
If you have specific dates or a future address, please include those details.

4. Witness required

Have the document witnessed as specified

5. Upload the Document
You must upload your completed and witnessed Statutory Declaration as part of your application. This document will be visible to the Health Services you have listed in your preferences.

⚠️Failure to upload a correctly completed and witnessed Statutory Declaration by the Match Close Date will result in your application being withdrawn from the Match.

PMCV does not require academic scores, but Health Services may request them.

How can I improve my applications and chance of an allocation?

• Complete both PMCV and Health Service applications
• Rank your preferences genuinely about where you want to work
• Complete all video interview questions
• Consider rural placements, as maybe less competitive and offer broad experiences
• Choose only programs you’re qualified for
• Include two current referees, one from an acute placement is preferred
• Ensure your referees submit their reports before the close date
• Write an authentic Career Intentions Statement covering all requested elements
• Only if required – Submit a valid, witnessed Statutory Declaration

How do I withdraw from the Match?

Withdraw via the applicant portal by Friday, 5 September 2025, or email PMCV at allocations@pmcv.com.au.

Please note the English Language skills registration standard was update in March 2025.

For more information, please refer to the following links:

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – English language skills

Nursing-and-Midwifery-Board-Registration-standard-English-language-skills-April-2025.PDF

NMBA—Fact-sheet—Registration-Standard—English-language-skills-registration-standard—18-March-2025.PDF

Do I need to meet the English language skills registration standard?

Yes. To become registered as a nurse or midwife in Australia, you must meet the requirements of the ELS
registration standard to demonstrate that your English language skills are at a level that will enable you to
practice safely. This is required under the National Law. The ELS registration standard helps to ensure
that everyone who registers as a health practitioner in Australia has these skills, regardless of their
language background.

You need to meet the ELS registration standard if:
• you are applying for registration as a nurse or midwife in Australia for the first time, or
• you are applying for registration as a nurse or midwife (including moving from non-practising to
another registration type) and have not used English as your main language for a period greater than
five years.

Do I need to submit my English language test results to PMCV?

No, you don’t need to meet the requirement at the time of application or upload your certificate if you already have one. However, you must indicate in your application which pathway applies to you and the status of your English Language Skills Test. The Health Services will require the same English Language Skills standard as needed for your initial AHPRA registration.

I grew up and studied in Australia – which pathway is appropriate for me?

If you grew up and completed all your education in Australia, the most appropriate pathway for you is the Primary language pathway.

I did not go to secondary school in a recognised country, but I have been studying for an extended period in a recognised country. Which pathway is most relevant for me?

You can either:

• demonstrate you meet the ELS registration standard through the English language test pathway or
• demonstrate you meet the ELS registration standard through the Extended Education pathway if you have completed and can provide evidence for at least five (5) years (full-time equivalent) continuous education, in English in a recognised country, which includes tertiary qualifications in the relevant professional discipline.

If your qualification as a nurse or midwife was not taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to demonstrate that you meet the ELS registration standard through the English language test pathway.

Pathways diagram

If I hold a student or bridging visa, am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible for the GNMP, you must hold a visa that grants you the Right to Work in Australia. If both your current visa and the visa you plan to transition to; ensure your right to work in Australia, you are eligible to apply for the Match.

Please note that Health Services will require additional information and evidence during this process.

PMCV is not qualified to interpret Visa conditions. Please discuss any conditions mentioned with www.homeaffairs.gov.au or your university.

I’m on a bridging visa without an expiry date. How should I complete my application?

You should include as much visa information as possible in your PMCV application. The visa date is not mandatory to complete and there is space for additional comments, if you would like to expand on your situation.

Mention your bridging visa in your CV/resume to Health Services to explain any missing information.

What visa types are eligible for the Match?

The following are visa categories that are acceptable, however work rights can differ and PMCV are not able to assist with visa enquiries. The most important element is that your visa has the “Right to Work in Australia now and in the future”.

Health Services will be able to access the VEVO system to check a candidate’s visa status. This information was provided by the Department of Health, and may have been amended since.

In the 2025 GNMP Match, there are no priority groups. The algorithm will consider all candidates equally during the distribution process which is based on the Candidate’s preference, the health services ranking of the candidate and the number of positions available.

Can I be allocated in the Match to a Health Service that I didn’t preference? 

Candidates cannot be allocated to a Health Service they have not put in their preference list. It is important to preference only Health Services where you are prepared to work.

Since applying I have moved house, I’m now 3 hours away from the preferences I listed, what should I do?

If you already know you won’t be able to accept an offer from any of your listed preferences, you must notify each health service by 5pm on Friday, 5 September. This will ensure you are unallocated and moved into Round 2, where you can submit new preferences.

Withdrawing early helps avoid leaving health services with a late vacancy. If you don’t withdraw and receive an allocation, the match is binding—unless the health service agrees to issue a Release Letter, which is only granted in cases of hardship and is not guaranteed.