Optometry in Australia
If you are a New Zealand graduate then working in Australia is a simple process due to TTMRA (Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement)
First point of contact if you want to work in Australia is the regional governing Board, you can follow the links below to find more about registration in that region:
Tasmania:
http://www.regboardstas.com/optometrist/registration.htm
Victoria:
http://www.optomboard.vic.gov.au/
NSW:
http://www.optomreg.health.nsw.gov.au/
Queensland:
http://www.optomboard.qld.gov.au/
South Australia:
http://www.optomsboardsa.com.au/
Western Australia:
http://www.optoboard.wa.gov.au/otherboard/optoboard/index.htm
General consensus is that salaries in Australia are higher than in New Zealand and many New Zealanders spend some years working in Australia for the lifestyle and paying off that student loan!