Allocation – When the algorithm assigns a candidate to a Health Service based on preference order, ranking, and available positions.

Candidate – A person applying through the GNMP Match.

Distance Education – Victorian-based candidates studying online at an interstate university.

GNMP – Graduate Nursing & Midwifery Program.

Intake Month – The month your program is expected to commence.

International Students 

• Eligible: Temporary residents with valid work rights, studying in Australia, graduating with Australian qualifications.
• Ineligible: Students with overseas‑obtained qualifications.

Multi‑Site Program – A program delivered across several linked Health Service locations.

Preference – The Health Services you list (in order) for consideration in the Match.

PMCV – Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria — the administrator of the GNMP Match on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Can the selection criteria differ between Health Services?

Yes. Each Health Service manages its own selection and assessment process. PMCV cannot provide the assessment criteria used by individual Health Services. Across the Match, 90 Health Services and nearly 180 program streams each manage their own selection process. Candidates should review the websites of the Health Services they intend to preference. Health Services may request:

• Cover letter (a lot will not require this)
• CVs
• Clinical assessment tools
• Video interview recordings
• Referee reports

May not be required, check each health service.

• Cover letter
• Live interviews

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Where do I find my Candidate ID?

Your Candidate ID is not generated when you first register — it is only created once the Match opens and you have submitted your application through PMCV.

Once your application has been submitted, your Candidate ID will appear in the top right-hand corner of every page within your application.

You need to apply to PMCV before completing your Health Service applications, which can only be submitted after 10am on 1 June 2026.

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What if my documentation isn’t finalised before the application deadline?

You should submit whatever documentation you have available at the time of application.

ANSATs and Academic Transcripts: If your final placement or results aren’t available before the deadline, you can submit your most recent document instead (for example, a mid-point ANSAT in place of a final one). Briefly note this situation in your resume so assessors are aware.

Because the Health Service assessment period takes place well after applications close, updated documents such as a final ANSAT or Academic Transcript may be requested by, or provided to, Health Services at that later stage.

Referees from placements after the cut-off date: These cannot be submitted through the PMCV portal and there is no standard template for them. Whether a Health Service will consider a late referee is entirely at their discretion — you would need to contact them directly.

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How should I upload my clinical appraisals if they are completed through PebblePad, and can I submit an interim appraisal if my final one is not yet available?

Uploading your appraisal: Clinical appraisal documents must be uploaded directly to the Health Service as files. Do not submit via a PebblePad access or sharing link.

If your final appraisal isn’t available yet: You can upload your most recent completed appraisal — such as an interim or mid-placement assessment — particularly if it relates to an acute placement. Briefly note this in your resume or application. An updated appraisal may be requested or accepted later during the Health Service assessment period.

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How do I apply for the GNMP Match?

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

PMCV application:

• Create an account on the GNMP website
• 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 all required documents
• Cover letters are only required if the Health Service requests them

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What positions are offered in the GNMP Match?

The Match includes the following streams:

• Aged Care
• Mental Health
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Nursing/Midwifery (Dual)
• Paediatrics
• Postgraduate Midwifery

Positions are offered mainly within Victorian public health services, plus two participating private services.

Eligible participants include:

• Final-year students in nursing, midwifery, dual nursing/midwifery, or nursing/paramedicine
• Postgraduate diploma of midwifery students completing clinical placement only

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I can’t find a listing for Nursing/Mental Health (Dual) or specialty programs such as Critical Care, Perioperative, or Paramedicine. How do I apply?

These programs are listed under the broader Nursing stream (or in some cases Mental Health, as determined by the Health Service). Candidates are designated to specific specialty programs by the Health Service after Match allocations are made.

Within your Candidate Application, there is a question asking whether you wish to apply for a Special Interest area. Selecting an option — for example, Critical Care — flags your interest to Health Services. It is then up to each Health Service to distribute candidates to available specialty positions internally, outside of the Match itself.

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How do I indicate which intake (start date) I am interested in?

Your Candidate Application includes a question where you can state your preferred intake date. Health Services will work with allocated candidates after the Match to confirm intake dates.

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Do I upload my CV/resume to PMCV?

No. Upload your CV/resume directly to each Health Service. Do not upload it to PMCV.

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How do I submit my PMCV application?

You do not need to manually submit anything. Your application autosaves continuously until the Match close date.

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I’m missing ticks in my application checklist. Will my application still proceed?

Yes. Not all checklist items require a tick:

• Admin field: No tick is required — clicking Save will generate one automatically.
• Document Upload section: Only required for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates, who need to submit a letter of confirmation from a recognised Indigenous organisation (such as a Land Council, Community Council, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service).

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

No. Applications close on 1 July 2026 and no late applications are accepted. Academic transcripts are submitted to Health Services, not PMCV — contact each Health Service directly if you have questions about late document submissions.

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

No. You can only apply to Health Services included in your preference list, and Health Services will only assess and rank candidates who have preferenced them.

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Does submitting early improve my chances?

No. All applications are reviewed after the application period closes. However, submitting early gives your referees more time to complete their reports, which is encouraged.

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What is the Career Intentions Statement?

A 350-word free-text section in your PMCV application that replaces a cover letter for most Health Services. It should include:

• A brief introduction
• Your goals for the next 12 months
• Any longer-term professional interests and why they matter to you
• Relevant clinical experiences, positive feedback, or key learning moments from your undergraduate program

Write this in your own words. Do not use AI.

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What do the application statuses mean?

• Details Required: You still need to complete your declaration, eligibility, application, or preferences.
• Pending Approval: Minimum requirements are complete; PMCV will manually review your application.
• Registration Approved: Your application has been approved by PMCV and you may proceed to the video interview stage.
• Withdrawn: You withdrew your application, or PMCV withdrew it due to missing or ineligible information.

Note: Initial approvals are based on the information you supply. If subsequent checks reveal you are ineligible, PMCV may withdraw your approval.

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Does my GPA affect my chances?

PMCV does not require GPA scores. However, individual Health Services may request them as part of their own assessment process.

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How can I improve my application and chances of receiving an allocation?

• Complete both your PMCV and Health Service applications thoroughly
• Rank preferences honestly — only include Health Services where you would genuinely be prepared to work
• Complete all video interview questions
• Consider including rural placements in your preferences, which can broaden your opportunities
• Only preference programs you are eligible for (for example, do not apply for Midwifery if you are not eligible)
• Provide two current referees, with at least one from an acute placement if possible
• Remind referees to submit their reports before the deadline
• Write a genuine Career Intentions Statement — do not use AI

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I accidently clicked save in the “upload documents” section , even though I do not have any documentation to add for this section. I was just wondering if this was ok?

Yes, it doesn’t matter if you have accidently put a tick in your checklist beside this section, even if you didn’t upload any documents. PMCV has an alternate way to check for actual document uploads.

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How do I withdraw from the Match?

Withdraw via the APS applicant portal by Friday 4 September, or email PMCV at allocations@pmcv.com.au.

Do I need to meet the English Language Skills (ELS) registration standard?

Yes. To be registered as a nurse or midwife in Australia, you must meet the English Language Skills (ELS) standard. This requirement is set under the National Law and ensures all practitioners have the level of English needed to practice safely.

You must meet this standard if:

• You are applying for nursing or midwifery registration in Australia for the first time, or
• You are applying for registration (including moving from non-practising to another registration type) and have not used English as your primary language for more than five years

For full details, visit: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – English Language Skills.

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

No. You do not need to upload English test results to PMCV. However, you must indicate in your application:

• Which English language pathway applies to you, and
• The status of your English Language Skills Test (if relevant)

Health Services will require you to meet the same English language standard needed for initial AHPRA registration.

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I grew up and studied in Australia. Which pathway do I use?

If you grew up and completed all your education in Australia, select the Primary Language Pathway.

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Which countries are recognised for the Primary Language Pathway?

Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Malta, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, Saint Helena (Ascension and Tristan da Cunha), St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America, and US Virgin Islands.

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I didn’t attend secondary school in a recognised country, but I’ve studied in one for several years. Which pathway applies?

You may be eligible under either of the following pathways:

Primary Language Pathway — if English has been your primary language throughout your education.

Extended Education Pathway — if you can provide evidence of all of the following:

• At least five years of full-time equivalent continuous education
• Taught and assessed in English
• Completed in a recognised country
• Including your nursing or midwifery tertiary qualification

If your nursing or midwifery qualification was not taught and assessed in English in a recognised country, you will need to meet the ELS standard through the English Language Test Pathway.