Hi sailorgal and resboy
Well, don't be dismayed, I have known many Aussies, and still meeting them every day in my job who have come over here on the two year working visa. They have had to return home after the two years but airlines will take you even though you are here for a short amount of time.
Unfortunately I was brought over here at nine and would love to give you my airline job here in the UK so I can return home to Oz and take yours!!
Good luck and go for the two year working visa....
Love GFW x