Thanks BG and Jodi. I am not sure of the exact start date. I have yet to receive a call from them advising me of the date. I still need to do a medical though...but I really don't think I will have any problems there, lol

Jodi, thats what worries me a little.... having to go through the whole ordeal again to get a permament role. But I've spoken to another friend of mine (who works for the ATO) and she said her husband started off as a non-ongoing and then they made him perm after a short time.

I am just thrilled that I got a position. I am trying to get a whole stack of things done and spend some time with the kids before I go back to work.

Thank you for all your advise and support