Newly arrived resident’s waiting period
If you are a new migrant to Australia you generally do not have immediate access to social security payments.
As a newly arrived resident you will usually need to wait two years (Newly Arrived Resident's Waiting Period) before you can access most payments and benefits.
Its length, how it is calculated and who it applies to depends on your arrival in Australia and the benefit you apply for. Periods spent in Australia as an Australian resident at any time in your life can be counted towards the waiting period.
While you are serving your waiting period, you can register with Job Services Australia for help to find work. You can also use the Employment Self Help facilities available in DHS Service Centres.