Most useful information for looking for work

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment

To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.

Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older

Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.

Weekly payment option

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

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

How much JobSeeker Payment you can get

We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your circumstances.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. How to report and manage your payment

Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment

You need to tell us if your circumstances change as it can affect your JobSeeker Payment.

Capability assessment

An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation requirements.

Real estate income

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

How to apply to transfer to Age Pension

If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.

1. Youth Allowance
2. Youth Allowance for job seekers

How much Youth Allowance for job seekers you can get

We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for job seekers you get. These are the maximum rates.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

When to claim JobSeeker Payment

When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.