Thanks Dave,
In Ireland, the full 'C' licence is good for all ridgid heavy goods vehicles. I currently have a provisional. I think the WA equivalent is the 'HR' licence. From the WA transport website I think they are mutually transferable (maybe after a practical test). The cost in Ireland is up to €1000, maybe €6-700 if you only need a few test runs and can use the truck for the test, and the cost of the test itself, it all adds up.
Meanwhile I'm finishing my degree in controls and automation, any work in that area around WA? Not much in the way of experience tho, will be starting at graduate level.
Basically, throw enough at the wall, something might stick!
Cheers.