High Class,
I am a QL FA and I am currently on approx $50,000 pa. My base salary is roughly $39,000 ish but we do have two wage increases per year (anniversary date and EBA). Take home pay varies from approximately $1,550 - $1,700 ish p/f (obviously depending on what you have done). Overnights range anywhere from 4-8 per month with the higher end of the scale being those who actively chase them as not everybody wants to do them. Monthly duty hours also appear to be around the 100-120 ish and you get 8 RDOs per roster. QL f/a are permanent and enjoy the benefits that go with it, i.e. staff travel, paid holidays, sick leave etc etc etc. If you are wanting to go back in to mainline through progression however you will need to bring your patience with you as you will have quite a lengthy wait. Currently it is anywhere from 4 years and up but you would be probably looking at 5-7 in the current climate and depending what your base preference is. Hope this helps.
