Most useful information for looking for work

Mutual obligation requirements in the Remote Australia Employment Service

Information for job seekers about mutual obligation requirements in the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES).

Capability assessment

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

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment

There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.

1. What your commitments are
2. Travel outside Australia

When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get JobSeeker Payment

When you get JobSeeker Payment, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.

1. Natural disaster
2. Most useful information

Crisis and other help

We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.

1. Death of a loved one
2. Most useful information

Executor/Administrator Request for information form (SS524)

Use this form to request information from us regarding a deceased person.

1. Financial Information Service
2. What FIS information you can watch online

FIS aged care information online

We have information online to help you understand aged care requirements.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

How much Rent Assistance you can get

The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.

Employment income reporting

You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.