Thanks enemymig and others,
Am guessing there is a little friendly rivalry between enroute and tower!
2 more questions...
Is the 'bid list' (sorry if there is a better description) limited to the less popular destinations? ie would a newbie have the option for bidding on Adelaide/Tullamarine, or the smaller airports in capital cities? or are those roles generally taken by more senior collegues, and the newbies get options at the plethora of regional towers (such as Alice springs/Cairns/Rockhampton/Broome/Jandakot). Have nothing against these places, but for family reasons (as suggested above) could be very difficult to be based outside Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide.
Are there options long term to transfer from enroute to tower (say after 4-5 years) or is this frowned upon/ unrealistic.
Thanks again, and sorry if there are more than 2 questions!