A full copy of the ACE Nursing timelines can be downloaded from the ACE Nursing Resources section.
Mid-Year 2021 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 7 April |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm Tuesday, 4 May |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 5 May - Monday, 17 May |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 17 May - Friday 25 June |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 28 June |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 28 June - Friday, 9 July |
| ACE match outcome notified | Wednesday, 21 July |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 22 July |
End of Year 2021 intake
| Milestone | Date |
| ACE Nursing applications open | 9am Wednesday, 11 August |
| ACE Nursing applications close | 12pm Tuesday, 7 September |
| ACE assess complete applications | Wednesday, 8 September - Friday, 17 September |
| Employers interview, shortlist and rank applicants | Monday, 20 September - Friday, 29 October |
| Applicants must have all employer preference changes to ACE | 9am Monday, 1 November |
| ACE Nursing national match | Monday, 1 November - Friday, 12 November |
| ACE Nursing match outcome notified | Wednesday, 17 November |
| ACE Nursing Talent Pool Released | Thursday, 18 November |