Interns are treated the same as the members of the staff team in terms of appointment and supervision procedures as well as the expectations and benefits that come with being employed in a ministry position.

Length of contract

The preferred time period for most internships is one calendar year, with commencement in mid-January. The minimum commitment is one semester (6 months), and flexible start dates are available. This is not the case for the Performing Arts Department where a full calendar year is required. Extension of contract to a second year is possible.

Our preference is for full-time appointment (except Associate Performers - see below). In the case of part-time appointment, the total full-time equivalent should be at least 6 months.

Interns who undertake a Certificate will need to complete a full year with at least 3 days per week commitment.

Financial Arrangements

Interns do not receive a salary. A modest honorarium can be paid in situations where sufficient financial support has been provided to cover the overhead costs to SU and the course fees for undertaking a certificate, if applicable. Our target is to provide interns with approximately $70.00 per week honorarium to assist with living expenses, but this is entirely dependent on the financial support raised.

Students enrolled in a Certificate may be eligible for Austudy - see the Student Handbook.

We raise team support to cover the cost involved with taking on Interns. Once accepted for appointment, Interns are asked to provide a list of people that we can write to seeking financial and prayer support. As with all staff positions, appointed Interns are not permitted to formally commence employment until team support is in place. Interns write to their team supporters each month, sharing experiences and providing prayer material.

We reimburse Interns for vehicle use (when required), phone calls and similar business expenses. A modest allowance is paid for nights away (e.g. on camps).