Bn2
G'day mate,
You cannont convert an Aus ATPL to a JAR equivalent unless you have 500 hours multi crew experience in an aircraft certificated for two or more pilots. There are exeptions to this (I did mine in a van) if local regulations require two pilots bacause of national law.
The process is no easier if you have 1500 TT. It gets easier if you have 1500 hours on JAR 25 aircraft.
You will however be able to convert to a JAR CPL/IR. It is expensive and requires:
Study approved course and sit 14 JAR ATPL exams. (you can do this in Perth)
Initial Class one Medical (ICAO Renewal if Aussie Class 1) at Gatwick
CPL training, usually 5-7 hours
CPL test
IR conversion(min 15 hours)
IR test.
I have a few mates who have done this and I think they spent about GBP 8,000.
Go to the CAA website and read LASORS. Its all in there.
There are lots of jobs here. There are also lots of applicants with low hours. At the moment a type rating will almost certainly get you a job somewhere.