Have spoken with one of my colleagues who was recruited as part of the Language Speaker recruitment just before ours...
Was given a "thanks but no thanks" letter along with other language speakers, because they were on the shortlist for too long (according to him). QF apparently are keeping them on file for future recruitment, but are unable to apply for the upcoming recruitment in the next few weeks until their 6 month waiting period expires, allowing them to reapply.
Looking at us, it would seem we may just get in by the skin of our teeth given the time on the shortlist. However, we must remember that QF spent a great deal of money on this recruitment, given many aspects were outsourced (1st stage phone interviews, staffcv records, etc).
I'm continually hearing rumours that training schools from July-August onwards.
Fingers crossed all works out! Don't stress guys...what will be, will be.