| What do I have to do, once I get a job? |
Now that you have found a suitable position, there are some things that you need to do. It is a good idea to continue to lodge your applications for payment if you are receiving income support from Centrelink.
If you are unable to lodge your form in person, it can also be lodged by:
- Mailing it on the day it is due to be lodged, not beforehand;
- Faxing is through to your local Centrelink Customer Service Centre; or
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Getting someone else to lodge it for you (you will need to give then written authority)
When you lodge your form you need to ensure that you declare the dates and times you worked, along with your gross wage. The consequences for failing to declare correctly include:
- Being overpaid;
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Having to pay back some or all of the payment; and
- A breach penalty (reduction in payment rate) may also apply.
Centrelink matches information with the Australian Taxation Office and verifies income details with employers.
Working Credits
Working Credits enable Job Seekers to keep a greater percentage of their payment depending on their Working Credit balance. All Job Seekers who receive income support from Centrelink (not from work / investments) will automatically start to accumulate Working Credits.
Amount of Income per Fortnight |
$0 |
$10 |
$20 |
$30 |
$40 |
$47 |
$48 |
More than $48 |
Number of Working Credits accumulated |
48 |
38 |
28 |
18 |
8 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
NOTE: 1 Working Credit = $1
There are three ways a Job Seeker can check their Working Credit balance
1)
Call an automated Phone Service 13 3276 (13 EARN)
2)
Online services at www.centrelink.gov.au
3)
Or at your local Centrelink Office
Organisations
Wageline
Queensland State-wide information service for industrial related issues and other legislative entitlements
Ground Floor State Gov Building 17-19 Sheridan St Cairns
p: 1300 369 945
w: www.wageline.qld.gov.au
Queensland Department of Employment and Training
p: 1300 369 935
w: www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au
The department helps Queenslanders reach their potential through a responsive vocational education and training system. This is achieved by managing the apprenticeship and traineeship system, registering training organisations and overseeing the quality of the training provided, and funding training that meets the needs of Queensland's industries, communities and job seekers.
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