I fully understand FormerCRJDriver and wanting to live and work in Australia. My wife and I were married in OZ (Woy Woy) and have been there about 6 times each. It is our dream to live and work there, but that unfortunantly is easier said than done. Anyway I don't have much to contribute other than there are others out there with your same dream Former. Good luck!
PS...Everything is WAY more than the US down there...EVERTHING! Still the best place on the planet in my opinion.