I strongly agree with mattyj.
Might be different in OZ but here in NZ you would be EXTREMELY lucky to get an IF job as a fresh CPL/IFR - anywhere.
I have gone down the track of getting CPL and instructor rating and no instrument. Atleast there are a few instructing jobs around here especially with the summer season comming up.
I have a VFR rating in a twin and slowly build up twin time by going for a flight once a month or two. Will get a instrument rating when I need it and in an aircraft at instructor rates.