r44tropic
Too true. At least PHS do give a few a start every year.
For those about to spend the money, just remember you are doing a CPL with a view to working afterwards. Look at the schools and see if there is any prospects with them once you have finished. I don't just mean a job, but ferry flights, the occasional jo-flight, chance to help out, etc.
The Helicopter Group in Melbourne also have an operation in Central Australia, so a call to them wouldn't hurt either.
I don't think any school in Australia can guarantee you a job.