Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2026 program intakes?
St Vincent’s, Melbourne (SVHM) are offering the choice of three intakes for the 2026 Mainstream, Care of the Older Person and First Nations Graduate Nurse Programs - January, March and May. The Perioperative Graduate Program that will have one intake commencing in January.
How many positions are available?
100+ positions at 0.8 EFT (equivalent to 4 days per week).
Does St Vincent's participate in the PMCV (computer match) process?
For 2026, our Mainstream, Perioperative and Care of the Older Person Graduate programs will be part of the PMCV process.
How many rotations do you offer and do I have a preference?
SVHM offer two rotations within the 12-month program (6-month duration for each). Clinical rotation preference forms will be sent out to successful candidates to complete after PMCV results are released.
When do applications open?
The 2026 Graduate Nurse Program online applications open via Workday on Monday June 2, 2025 and close Wednesday July 2, 2025 (same dates as PMCV)
When will interviews be held?
St Vincent’s interview process will take place from Monday August 11 to Friday August 22, 2025. Our shortlisted candidates for interview will be emailed a notification by SVHM.
International and interstate candidate interviews will be scheduled for the same timeline as above.
What does the interview process involve?
SVHM will hold online interviews. Further information regarding the interview process will be confirmed in the coming months.
When do I find out if we have been successful in obtaining a position?
For the PMCV process, successful candidates will be contacted by SVHM within 24-48 hours of APS results being released. The APS release date is Wednesday September 17, 2025.
My clinical reports are extremely long. do you want every page included?
Yes. Every page must be included in your application. If you require assistance uploading your reports to your online application, contact St Vincent’s People & Organisational Development (HR) on 03 9231 1500.
Do I need to certify my documents?
No, you do not need to certify your documents however you must be able to produce the original document if requested to do so.
Do you accept international and interstate applications?
Yes. All Victoria, Interstate, New Zealand and International candidates are now eligible to apply for a graduate position through PMCV.
Graduate Nurse Hotline: (03) 9231 2244
Graduate Nurse Coordinators: SVHM.GNPrecruitment@svha.org.au