Centrelink in 2025 will provide JobSeeker Payment, offering important income support to eligible Australians who are seeking work, unable to work due to sickness, or disabled. The standard fortnightly payment for a single person with no children is $792, though this varies depending on individual circumstances.
JobSeeker Eligibility
Australian citizens aged 22 to 60 (age requirements differ for Youth Allowance or Age Pension recipients).
Must be unemployed, waiting for employment, or incapacitated due to illness or disability.
Must meet Centrelink income and asset tests.
Applicants should be actively seeking appropriate employment, participating in approved activities, or be exempt.
Residency and mutual obligation requirements apply.
Payment Amounts
Single, no children: approximately $792 per fortnight.
Single parents or carers: higher rates, typically over $1,200 per fortnight.
Rates also vary for couples and dependent children.
Pension supplements, rent assistance, and energy rebates may apply individually.
Payment Schedule
Payments are made fortnightly, typically on Thursdays.
For November 2025, payment dates were Monday, 13 November, and Monday, 27 November.
Payments are directly deposited into nominated bank accounts.
Special advance payments may be available in hardship cases upon application.
JobSeeker Payment 2025: Summary Table
Category
Fortnightly Payment
Eligibility
Payment Dates (Nov 2025)
Single, no children
$792
Actually seeking work, meets income & asset tests
13 Nov, 27 Nov
Single parent/carer
~$1,200+
Dependent on children, meets tests
13 Nov, 27 Nov
Couples
Varies
Both eligible or partnered
13 Nov, 27 Nov
FAQs
Q1. How do I apply?
Apply online using your myGov account linked to Centrelink or in-person at a service center.
Q2. Do I get more if I have children?
Yes, benefits for dependents and carers increase your payment.
Q3. Can payment dates change?
Payments are usually fortnightly, but public holidays may cause slight variations.
JobSeeker Payment 2025 provides a vital financial lifeline for unemployed or underemployed Australians, with bi-weekly payments of approximately $792 (or higher for dependents), promptly deposited and designed to support eligible job seekers in their pursuit of employment.
