Hi Ian,
Well done on getting your visa's approved. I used to spend so much time on google earth learning the layout of Perth and trying to orientate myself.
I spent quite a lot of time looking for work on job search websites. Looking back now, it was pretty pointless to even worry about obtaining work from the otherside of the world. I flew over to Perth with 1 large toolbag filled with your day to day hand tools and a 36v bosch cordless hammer drill. I had the rest of my tools shipped over (just more handtools). I've recently had to go and buy a Milwaulkee 18v impact driver and a 18v drill driver they were for $650. I use them everyday doing the transportables for the mines. I'd suggest that you bring as much of your tools and power tools as you can because no jokes - Perth is expensive. My opinion is also that Aussie employers expect a hell of a lot more work out of you than the employers back in the UK. You work hard for your money thats for sure!
