They offer a job for 3 years, on condition that you stay in WA but after that you have permanent residency. I know that it would be in a rural area, thats why it doesn't seem very appealing, but i guess the fact that they hurry your visa through in 6 months and you definitely have a job and your partner too (who will get a visa too) is a comforting thought.
However, its not my idea of fun to be stuck in the middle of nowhere so it would have to depend on how far the school is from the city!!

So if I go the other route, there is a problem. It takes a long time, my employer will find out now and my chances of work in September will be hindered, and also I have the pay the fee to get the visa( which is included in the other offer).
Its all very confusing..to the point that maybe I'll never get to Oz.

Thanks for your input, you seem to be getting further than me!!