not2old

you start the process as early as possible - no time limit such as one, two or three months before IMO. Why not begin now to see what kind of warm or cold responses you get - then as time gets closer you'll know several things such as which approach is best, which areas of employment & employers meet your criteria. This is no different than asking the common questions that emigrants ask ... 'which areas should I live, how much money should we bring, prices of things, is there work for my occupation, how much will I make, do I need to be certified in my profession in the new country'...etc.

Each person approaches it different, some want a total solution no hassle move with a job lined up, place to stay etc, others just wing it by moving to a new country & take what lifes journey gives them

If you started today to look at jobs, would you be prepared to go to OZ to secure a job prior to making the big move?