Hi! Just wanted to share... I'm an OFW based in Qatar. I got my PR in the Year 2016 and made initial entry around Feb 2017 then balik ulit Qatar para ipon for Big Move. Thru God's grace, I was able to secure a job while still here in Qatar. I just submitted my resignation last week and hopefully be in Melbourne by end of November 2018.
LinkedIn networking is what worked for me... There was no job postings on job boards for the role. I just had a casual Linkedin message with one of the Owner/ Managing Director of a small company and ask me if I wanted to apply sa company nila..
Strategies I made (to be followed in sequence):
Updated my Linkedin profile to have keywords related to my target work. Aim to have ALL STAR level.
Increased my Linkedin connections to be >1000+ by connecting with professionals and decision makers (Directors, Managers, Business Owners) within my targeted industry. Tip: Personalise your message when connecting.
Get involved and be active on LinkedIn. Follow the LI page of your target companies, like and comment on posts of prospective Hiring Managers.
Aside from applying through job portals, I'm researching also who is the Hiring Manager and sending them my personalise cover letter and resume... You can use this to check email > https://hunter.io/find
Hope this help.