John Grayson doesn't want to waste the last two years of his life filling out forms at Centrelink.

The 33-year-old's worst fears were confirmed on Christmas Eve when he received news that he had a rare stage 3 malignant brain tumour.

Diagnosed with a malignant tumour, John Grayson has been told to look for work.

Prior to his initial diagnosis in November, finding a full-time engineering job had been at the top of his priority list.

His priorities have changed dramatically since, but it seems as far as federal government bureaucrats are concerned he still needs to look for work if he wants to receive the Newstart allowance.