networking
kingairpilot,
an important part of finding a flying job in Oz involves networking. That is, having that mate on the inside of a company that can recommend you and provide information to you about the chances of realistic opportunities (and the timing of them) for a job.
This is probably not the news you want to hear as I would imagine that due to you comming here from afar, your networking capabilities would be limited at best.
Do you have anyone in the industry here that you know, or more importantly that knows you? I know I don't recomend people for jobs lightly. I have to know that they won't be a stain on my own reputation. Others would no doubt share my view.
Sometimes the only way to build a network of industry contacts it to keep knocking on the doors of many various operators. Regular emails and phone calls will generally be an electronic waste of time. (same goes for you AlmostThere). You've got to get out there and meet and greet to start the ball rolling.
regards,
Bort