Blippy, looks like a good idea but they say you have to be a Vic resident (I'm from SA and doesn't seem to be an equivalent here).
max1, cheers for the clarification!
and le Pingouin - PPL is looking like a somewhat more viable option (possibly along with a diploma). Never considered it really before, but as you say I could continue to work at the same time. Also would be good to get an understanding of some basic aviation principles I would think.