Most useful information for looking for work

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  1. JobSeeker Payment
  2. When you’ll get your first payment

New to JobSeeker Payment

What you need to do to get your first JobSeeker Payment, how much you’ll get and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.

  1. Work
  2. Looking for work

Looking for work and job hunting

There are tools and services to help you look for work. Here are some of the most helpful ones.

  1. Work
  2. Looking for work

Re-entering the workforce after looking for work

Getting back to work after a long break can be challenging. Here are tips and resources to help you get back into the workforce.

  1. Top payments
  2. Energy Supplement

How to get Energy Supplement

You don't need to apply for Energy Supplement. We’ll include it with your regular payment.

Weekly payment option

Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

  1. JobSeeker Payment
  2. How much you can get

Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment

You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.

  1. Mobility Allowance
  2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Mobility Allowance

To be eligible for Mobility Allowance you must meet the residence rules.

  1. What your commitments are
  2. Getting a medical certificate

What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment

We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.

  1. Top payments
  2. Energy Supplement

Who can get Energy Supplement

To get Energy Supplement you must get a certain payment or card from us.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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