Meeting job search requirements

Job search requirements apply to:

• partners with full-time and part-time work obligations

To help decide if a partner is meeting the job search requirements, you will need to consider the following:

1. If the partner had the opportunity, would they:

• be available for work of at least 20 hours per week (part-time work obligations)
• be available for work of at least 30 hours per week (full-time work obligations)
• accept any suitable job offers within their abilities

Note this can include weekend work depending on their individual circumstances

• not restrict their job search to vacancies within their own trade
• not restrict their job search to vacancies in their chosen occupation
• not move frequently from one area to another with no intention of getting a job

2. Has the partner begun to take steps to find work? For example by:

• searching newspapers and other media for vacancies
• making applications for suitable jobs
• contacting employers about vacancies