Firstly congrats on the new CPL! Do a search on this, it has been covered a lot before.
But just a few quick tips:
- Be prepared to move (a looooong way), there are jobs out there (quite alot it seems), but you'll have to go get them. And if you don't, they will go to the guy/girl who does.
- Have some experience in other areas (bar work, hospitality stuff) so you can support yourself for the first few weeks maybe couple of months you're in a new place.
- If you are going to buy some sime i would suggest big Cessna time (206 or 210) about 10 hours. Will help alot, but will be the wrong side of $3000
- Keep an eye on the afap website, i just had a quick look and saw a couple of jobs advertised that would take new CPLs.
- If you've got the right attitude and are willing to go get the job you'll get one. There's plenty out there to be had.
-Pull out a map and look at all the touristy places around as you're likley to start out doing scenic stuff. Then jump on the web and find the operators in the area. Send them a resume and follow it up with a call after a week or so. Most will be happy to talk and even hand over a fair bit of advice.
Good luck!
Also checkout the Kunnunara (sp?) 2007 thread that's going at the moment.