Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne – East Melbourne VIC
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- Professional Development in Ministry: Gain practical, paid experience in youth and young adult ministry, with mentoring and discipleship training.
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- Community Impact: Help foster a culture of discipleship across university campuses in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
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- Personal and Spiritual Growth: Develop spiritually, personally and professionally through hands‑on ministry experience, formation and leadership development.
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About the opportunity n
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 missionary discipleship.Working alongside the Discipleship Team, interns will play a valuable role in building a culture of discipleship among university students and communities across the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
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Interns will gain hands‑on experience through campus ministry and Archdiocesan initiatives while receiving ongoing formation and mentoring. The Discipleship Internship will run from February 2027 through December 2027.
Internship Hours n
The internship is 15 hours per week. Applicants must be available during this time for:
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- Formation at our East Melbourne office
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- Assisting with SIX30 Holy Hour at St Patrick’s Cathedral for 3 hours each Thursday evening (during semester)
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The remaining hours are flexible and can be arranged separately.
About you (Essential Requirements) n
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- You are currently enrolled full time (minimum three subjects)
in an undergraduate degree at a Victorian university and intend to maintain your enrolment throughout 2027.
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- You are a practising Catholic.
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- You have a willingness to deepen your own personal relationship with Jesus.
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- You have a desire to share your faith on campus, among your peers and in local communities.
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- You enjoy working collaboratively and building meaningful relationships with others.
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Why Intern for the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne? n
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. You'll be supported to grow personally, spiritually and professionally while developing leadership skills in youth and young adult ministry.
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Please Note: If your registration is successful, you’ll be invited to attend a recruitment process at the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne office on Tuesday 24th November 2026 . We kindly ask that you only apply if you're available on this date, as unfortunately, we’re unable to offer alternative interview times.
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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
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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