<blockquote class="Quote" rel="thenshow">Hi guys, tanong q lng s mga tapos n s IRON course. Ano ang next step? Go home or stay? Will it be hard to get a job after ng course?? Ty s reply</blockquote>
It's easy to get a job offer provided that you have the experience and in a certain field. I've got several interviews and offers during the time I was doing the bridging course. Yes, you can apply even after 2 weeks in the course. Just state in your cover letter the date your are expected to complete the course. Interviews are done thru Skype.
Since the course is between 9-12 weeks, and considering that your visa will be a tourist visa, then you should not stay more than 3 months in AU. Even after being hired or interviewed, it takes several weeks or even months to finalize the process. You still have to reregister with AHPRA and be licensed. Some employers ask for physical assessments with a certain company or even psychological ones. After that all has been finalized, they then offer you a contract. Once accepted they'll apply for nomination which will take about 3-4 weeks then you apply for 457 which will take another 2-3 weeks. It'll take about 2-3 months after the bridging all in all.
One has really no choice after the course but to go back to where they come from. Unless of course, you are a holder of a permanent resident or any other visa which allows you to stay in Australia. Personally, if you're coming to Australia to do the BP as a tourist, then you might as well go back after the course and apply for a PR or a 457 whichever you prefer.