Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Monash Health’s Graduate Program.

Program structure

I am completing my Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery. Can I apply for the Graduate Program?

Yes. Candidates completing their Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery who are not working in a Health Service Employment Model can apply through the GNMP PMCV match process. Candidates who are employed in a Health Service model can apply directly to unmatched positions in any late vacancy round.

Can I complete a program that includes both mental health nursing and general nursing?

The combined mental health program is not available in the PMCV 2026-2027 match process.

Allocations in specialty areas such as mental health/nursing may still be available internally at Monash Health based on workforce needs.

If available, expressions of interest may be offered directly to matched General Nursing graduates after PMCV results have been released.

Would I have the option to complete an Honours program during my graduate year?

Yes. Graduates may choose to further their knowledge by undertaking an Honours program if they wish to do so.

How many study days are provided during the program?

All Graduates complete a minimum of 5 study days which includes an extensive orientation and specialty study days relevant to their ward area. Many specialty areas and all maternity areas provide additional study days due to the operational needs of those areas.

How many supernumerary days do Graduates get in each rotation?

Graduates receive a minimum of 2 supernumerary days in each rotation. However, some areas will provide additional supernumerary time depending on the orientation requirements of the ward/specialty.

Do you offer support to Indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduate Program applicants?

Yes. Monash Health offers a pathway and dedicated support for Aboriginal Nurses and Midwives. Please visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander careers page for further information regarding support.

As a Graduate, what are the minimum hours and am I able to choose the shifts I want to work?

Monash Health Graduates are employed to work 64 hours per fortnight on a rotating roster, which includes morning, afternoon, and night shifts across all days of the week, including weekends and public holidays. Graduates are encouraged to discuss any specific rostering requests as needed.

What are the employment opportunities available when I finish the Graduate Program?

Monash Health currently retains 98% of graduates at the end of their graduate program. Upon successful program completion, graduates have the opportunity to apply to available positions across the organisation.

Is there an option to work in a specialty area after your Graduate year if you have not done a rotation previously?

Monash Health provides Transition to Specialty Practice programs known as TSP in many speciality areas. You are eligible to apply to TSP programs or employment in any areas at Monash Health at the completion of your program, even if you have not completed a rotation in these areas.

Application Process

Can I apply for more than one Monash Health Graduate Program?

Yes, candidates may apply to multiple Monash Health Nursing, Midwifery or Double Degree Graduate Programs.

During the PMCV recruitment round, if you select multiple programs candidates must rank each individual program with PMCV. As per the Application Guidelines (available soon), you are only required to submit one application to the Monash Health job advertisement.

If I apply to multiple programs (i.e. Monash Health Paediatric and Neonatal Nursing Program and General Nursing Program), will this take up multiple spaces in my PMCV rankings?

Yes, each program you apply for will take up one space in your PMCV preference list. For more information, please visit the GNMP PMCV website.

Do you require clinical appraisals to be submitted with my application?

No. Monash Health do not require clinical appraisal submissions with your application.

Do you require a cover letter and CV?

No. The Monash Health Graduate Program application process has been streamlined to support candidates to submit strong applications that give them the best chance of success. Please complete the 2027 Monash Health Graduate Program Digital Application Form (available from 1 June 2026) and upload to the CV section in the job advertisement.

I have never done a placement at Monash Health; will this affect my application?

No. Monash Health welcomes applications from all eligible candidates.

I am not finishing my degree until mid 2027. Should I wait until next year to apply for August 2027 graduate positions?

No. Candidates interested in commencing in August 2027 are to apply through this round of PMCV.

Should I include my upcoming placements when filling out the application form?

Yes, if you are aware of any scheduled future placements, please include these in your Application Form.

Do I need to have my academic transcript and Immunisation History Statement certified before submitting it with my application?

No. Monash Health accepts scanned copies of all documents to support applications. They must be true, exact copies of the originals.

If I am matched with another health provider rather than Monash Health during first round of PMCV match, can I still apply to Monash Health at a later stage?

If you are matched to any organisation in the first round of the PMCV process you will be unable to participate in any late vacancy round of offers. It is important to remember that any offer made through PMCV is binding and you are ineligible to receive an offer from any other organisation that participates in PMCV unless you meet their exceptional circumstance criteria.

References

Do I need to provide contact phone numbers for my referees?

References are conducted via email. Phone numbers are only used to contact referees if we are unable to reach them via email. If your referee does not wish to provide you with a contact number, double-check with them that you have their correct email address before adding this to your application to ensure we are able to reach them.

Do Double Degree Nursing/Midwifery Graduate candidates need to provide 2 nursing referees and 2 midwifery referees, or can they be all midwifery referees?

Double degree candidates are encouraged to provide one nursing and one midwifery referee from student placements where possible. We understand this may not always be feasible due to placement timing. If needed, candidates may provide midwifery referees only (e.g. managers, educators, facilitators or preceptor/buddy midwives). This will not disadvantage your application.

Can I submit a mental health referee when applying for the General Nursing or Paediatric and Neonatal Stream?

Monash Health utilise the reference checks completed through PMCV which will allow you to nominate 2 clinical referees. We encourage you to provide referees from acute placements who can speak to your clinical skills.

I work as a RUSON, can I nominate my ANUM as a clinical referee?

Candidates who have worked as Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing or Midwifery (RUSON/RUSOM) may only nominate clinical supervisors (i.e. Unit Managers, Associate Unit Managers) from their RUSON/RUSOM employment as one of their primary referees should they not have a second clinical placement referee.

If we’re on placement whilst PMCV applications are open, are we able to submit a referee afterwards?

Yes, you can supply additional referees to further support your application.

International students – Australian Trained Temporary Residents (ATTR)

I am an international student. Can I apply for the Monash Health Graduate Program?

Australian Trained Temporary Resident (ATTR) candidates are eligible to apply for Graduate positions through the PMCV Nursing, Midwifery or Double Degree streams.

The application process is the same for both domestic and ATTR candidates.

Interstate and New Zealand students

Can interstate and New Zealand students apply via the PMCV recruitment process?

Yes, interstate and New Zealand candidates are eligible to apply for Graduate positions through the PMCV Nursing, Midwifery or Double Degree programs.

Further information regarding eligibility and PMCV priority groups is available on their website and in the 2026-2027 Candidate Handbook.

Interviews

Do I need to complete an interview in addition to the PMCV video interview?

No. Video interviews collected through PMCV will be utilised by Monash Health for 2027 Graduate Program recruitment. Monash Health does not conduct additional face to face or group interviews.

In subsequent recruitment rounds that do not use PMCV, candidates will receive video links directly from Monash Health.

When sitting a video interview, do we have time to prepare answers to the questions?

Candidates applying to the PMCV Match must complete a short video recording where they respond to a set of questions displayed on the screen. We recommend that you complete your interview in a quiet, private place to minimise disruptions as you will be unable to delete and re-record your responses.

Do you have any tips for video interviews?

Present yourself as you would for an in‑person interview by wearing neat, professional attire. First impressions matter, even on screen.
Avoid reading from a prepared script. While brief notes may help, speaking naturally will allow your personality, communication skills, and authenticity to come through and give you the best opportunity to perform well.
Approach the video interview as a face‑to‑face conversation – relaxed, confident, and professional.
Position yourself directly in front of your computer camera and microphone and speak clearly so your responses are captured effectively.
Choose a quiet location with appropriate background, good lighting, free from background noise or interruptions.
Listen carefully to each question and take a moment to gather your thoughts before responding.

Please refer to PMCV for additional resources related to Interviews.