Discipleship Internship

East Melbourne

  • Professional Development in Ministry: Gain practical, paid experience in youth and young adult ministry, with mentoring and discipleship training.
  • Community Impact: Help foster a culture of discipleship across university campuses and parishes in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
  • Personal and Spiritual Growth: Develop both spiritually and professionally through hands-on work, formation, and leadership training.

The Organisation

Presided over by the Archbishop, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne (CAM) is the largest Archdiocese in Australia. It comprises around 1.1 million Catholics with a wide variety of people, cultures and ministries, providing services and support including pastoral, educational, social welfare, financial and administration services.

About the opportunity

The Discipleship Internship is a paid internship for young adults selected from within the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Internship is a multifaceted program designed to intensively form a small team of interns in the Discipleship Method. Working alongside the Discipleship Team, interns will play a valuable role in assisting us to build a culture of discipleship among university students, within parishes and communities of the Archdiocese of Melbourne. 

The Discipleship Internship will run from February 2025 through December 2025.

Internship Hours

The internship is 15 hours per week, with the core program running from 1pm-9pm every Thursday. Applicants must be available during this time for:

  • Formation at our East Melbourne office
  • Assisting with SIX30 Holy Hour at St Patrick’s Cathedral for 3 hours each Thursday evening (during semester)

The remaining hours are flexible and can be arranged separately.

About you (Essential Requirements)

  • You are a practising Catholic
  • You have a willingness to deepen your own personal relationship with Jesus
  • You have a desire to share your faith on campus, among your peers and in local communities

Why Intern for the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne?

Join an inspiring mission that serves the people of God! As a Discipleship intern, you will experience a dynamic, rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Dive into exciting work that will stretch your skills and deepen your faith, all while contributing to a greater purpose.

How to register your interest

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply online, where you’ll answer a few questions to help us understand your interest in this opportunity. For more information, contact Silvana Scarfe, Discipleship Specialist - Young Adult and Campus Ministry, at silvana.scarfe@cam.org.au.

Applications close 6.00pm, Friday, 15th November 2024.

Please Note: If your registration is successful, you’ll be invited to a recruitment process at the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne office on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024.

An Internship with CAM is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults. It is a requirement across our organisation that all clergy, employees, and volunteers have a valid Police and Working with Children Check

Application closing date: 15 November, 2024 Contact person Sinead Elebert Apply Now