Some things to consider Metro752.
Australian pilots (chief pilots) generally, hold American licensed pilots in low regard compared to Australian licensed pilots. From my experience there is a general attitude of condescension towards the US licences and flying experience.
Every airline in Australia put together have less aircraft than Southwest Airlines have. More private aircraft fly to Oshkosh every year than we have on our entire civil register. Our biggest airline Qantas, have less pilots than Air Wisconsin. As you can see, any news of a hiring boom you may have heard should be put into perspective!
And finally, if you are looking for a flying career by coming to Australia then you may as well don the shumagg and search for Mecca in Tel Aviv. Otherwise, if you are coming to find a great place to live, then go to night school get an accounting degree and come on over, we would love to have you here.
MJB
(If you want any other info regarding the lic conversion etc, then feel free to PM me.)