Canberra Water Information Seminar
This Industry Seminar attracted over 85 participants.
Download copies of the speaker's presentations below (PDF format).
Presenters
Dr James Horne, Deputy Secretary, Department of Environment and
Water Resources
The importance of water information to national water reform
James_Horne_Canb_Industry_Seminar_Dec_2007.pdf
Dr Rob Vertessy, Deputy Director (Water), Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology's new role and responsibilities as set out under the
new Commonwealth Water Act 2007
Rob_Vertessy_Canb_Industry_Seminar_Dec_2007.pdf
Mr Leigh Crocker, Manager Technical and Consulting Services,
ActewAGL
The contribution of improved water information to the management of water
resources in the ACT
Leigh_Crocker_Canb_Industry_Seminar_Dec_2007.pdf
The seminar will be chaired by
Dr Geoff Love, Director, Bureau of Meteorology.
Venue
Optus Lecture Theatre
CSIRO Discovery Centre
Off Julius Road
Black Mountain
Refreshments will be provided during a break after the second speaker.
Who should attend?
All professionals involved in water resource policy, planning and management.
To assist us with catering, please RSVP to a.safich@bom.gov.au There is no charge for attending this seminar.
This Water Information Industry Seminar is part of a series targeting water industry professionals around Australia.
Getting there
The CSIRO Discovery Centre is located within the CSIRO Black Mountain Laboratories precinct near the corner of Julius Road and Clunies Ross Street at the base of Black Mountain. Turn into CSIRO at the roundabout at the intersection of Julius Road and Clunies Ross Street. Continue up the hill, through the roundabout and take the first right into North Science Road. Designated parking areas for the Discovery Centre are marked and parking is free. Follow the signs to the Discovery Centre building.
The Optus Lecture Theatre is to your right as you enter through the Centre's main entrance.
Exciting new opportunities in water
Over the next two years the Bureau will recruit 120 new staff to fulfil our new expanded water information role, providing exciting career opportunities for hydrologists, modellers and ICT professionals. To register your interest in future positions, email waterjobs@bom.gov.auFurther information
For further information pleasecontact Atliana Safich on
Tel: 03 9669 4988
Email: a.safich@bom.gov.au
