Mark, we all had 200 hours once, and even 30 years later we are all still dreamers.
To address your specific questions, there are no specific answers.....
Regarding getting more hours, well that depends at what rate you can accumulate them where you are. If you are able to get 6-8 hours a week parachute dropping and earn a reasonable income in some other field, then sit tight. If you are unable to get further hours without paying for them, yet able to turn your hand to a range of other jobs then maybe you would be better off "on site" to await a vacancy with an NT operator.
Regarding whether or not someone will employ you, aviation is no different to any other field; attitude is just as important as licences and experience.
I've sent you a PM too with a possible lead.
Good luck.