PollyP,
Qantas [The spirit of Australia] doesn't employ new flight attendants in Australia any more.
Longhaul flight attendants are only sourced from Bangkok, Auckland and London.
Shorthaul FAs are sourced through the labour hire firm called maurice alexander management.
If you are looking to fly shorthaul may I suggest you give them a call. The best they can offer you is a CASUAL position.
If you wish to fly longhaul may I suggest you emigrate to the UK, Thailand or New Zealand.
Welcome to jack boot johnnies brave new world.