Hello Swanie!
I do not understand why you want a JAA or FAA licence ?
Australia is a big country with a lot a aircraft and good weather! and a big airline company Quantas!
Plus you have begun your theory atpl in Australia...
Forget USA if you are not maried to an american girl. Without green card, not work.
Europe I do not very well the rules, but of course, you must have the rights to work and live in Europe.
But I would be delighted if I could work in Australia for all the conditions I said before. But I am european... In Europe without lot of hours and Type rating, it is very difficult now...
Swanie, keep your money to fly in Australia and finish your CPL/IR etc. The cost will be cheaper.
Then if you want to fly in other countries, convert your licence!
do not forget you won't get a FAA or JAA licence but OACI licence! so it will be not a problem just many papers to fill and a few hours of flying.
By the way if you know how a European can work in Australia, send me a private message please!
Thanks!
Sam34
