Discipleship Internship
1 day ago
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.
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 2026 through December 2026.
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 Josephine Plazzer, Discipleship Specialist - University Discipleship at
Applications close 6.00pm, Monday, 8th December 2025.
Please Note:
If your registration is successful, you'll be invited to attend an
interview process
at the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne office on
Monday, 15th December 2025
. We kindly ask that you only apply if you're available on this date, as unfortunately, we're unable to offer alternative interview times.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
