Most useful information for looking for work

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 personal situation.

1. How to manage your payment
2. Prepare to transfer to Age Pension

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

Who can get JobSeeker Payment

You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.

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. 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.

Weekly payment option

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

1. Top payments
2. Mobility Allowance

How much Mobility Allowance you can get

You can get a standard rate or higher rate of Mobility Allowance depending on your circumstances.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

How to claim JobSeeker Payment

Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.

1. Youth Allowance for job seekers
2. Who can get it

Youth Allowance income and assets tests

We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you might get.

Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older

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