JobSeeker Payment may help eligible people who are unemployed, looking for work or temporarily unable to work because of illness or injury. Eligibility can depend on your age, residence, income, assets and personal circumstances, and waiting periods or mutual obligation requirements may apply. You generally claim through Centrelink using a myGov account, provide supporting documents and report your income as required. Payment rates and the final decision are determined by Services Australia, so check the latest JobSeeker Payment guide on servicesaustralia.gov.au before applying.