JobSeeker Payment may be available if you are unemployed, looking for work, or temporarily unable to work because of illness or injury, subject to age, residence, income and assets tests. You may also need to meet mutual obligation requirements, unless an exemption applies, and waiting periods can affect when payments begin. You can claim through myGov linked to Centrelink, with supporting documents such as identity, residence and income information. Services Australia makes the final decision and can confirm your circumstances, requirements and payment rate.