Games companies always underpay. It's never financially worthwhile working in that field (except maybe in social gaming if you are in SV)
Taking any permanent job as a developer in Australia is almost always a bad move financially. You should be looking at contracting.
If you are prepared to work in enterprise software then rates are around $70-$90/hour for mid to high level developers (rates go higher for architect positions too). Contracts typically are 6 months, and almost always are renewed.
(These are Adelaide Java rates - East Coast rates are typically $5-10/hour higher, and I've heard Perth rates are higher still)
Taking any permanent job as a developer in Australia is almost always a bad move financially. You should be looking at contracting.
If you are prepared to work in enterprise software then rates are around $70-$90/hour for mid to high level developers (rates go higher for architect positions too). Contracts typically are 6 months, and almost always are renewed.
(These are Adelaide Java rates - East Coast rates are typically $5-10/hour higher, and I've heard Perth rates are higher still)