hi all this is only my opinion, but hey it has worked so far
first of all list all the places that u think u have at least a chance of attaining a job for what ever reason. think things like people u know in the area, other non aviation jobs that will help u at least live until u have the first flying job, distance from where u are, companies that u actually want to work for, the companies further prospect ie: it is better to wait an extra three months with the opportunity to move to twinsafter 12 months in the company rather than have 5 different jobs all of which u had to move for and all off which u were without a job for three months for, i'm saying think the long term. my first job was the only piston job i had, it lasted 3 years and at the end i had 1000 multi and 2500 total, admittidly i was lucky but it was part of the plan. they also helped me onto my first turbine job.
if u need to find another job in the mean time look for a job that involves alcohol. usually the local pilots will be near. not only that but is also helps to save money in the long term. we use to work at the local bar, which mean't free drinks each fri night plus we earned $80 instead of spending it, and hey the girls were always forthcoming.
finally once u dicide where u are going to be, work out which is better for the majority of companies, if u have 250 hours then a instrument rating is useless, but if they dont have a training school then so is the instructor rating. i did the instructor rating because it helps me to learn by being able to teach others plus it's where i want to be when i'm 60. if u dont have a desire to instruct the dont waste the money or the time of your students. instructing should be left to those who can provide something to the students because they want to.
finally good luck. if u go up north enjoy every mnute of it because when u have to live in sydney again u'll be wishing for the life when u were up north. it's hard but it is a experience that no one has ever regretted. basicaly work hard and play hard