A full copy of the ACE Nursing timelines can be downloaded from the ACE Nursing Resources section.
Mid-Year 2020 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 8 April |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm Friday, 29 May |
| ACE assess complete applications | Friday, 29 May - Monday, 8 June |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 8 June - Friday 26 June |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 29 June |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 29 June - Friday, 10 July |
| ACE match outcome notified | Wednesday, 22 July |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 23 July |
End of Year 2020 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 12 August |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm Tuesday, 8 September |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 9 September - Friday, 18 September |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 21 September - Friday, 30 October |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 2 November |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 2 November - Friday, 13 November |
| ACE Nursing match outcome notified | Wednesday, 18 November |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 19 November |