Melbourne Water Information Seminar
This Industry Seminar attracted over 200 participants.
Download copies of the speaker's presentations below (PDF format).
Presenters
Dr Russell Mein, Chair, Australian Water Information Advisory
Council
The importance of water information to national water reform
Russell_Mein_Melb_Industry_Seminar_Nov_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_Melb._Industry_Seminar_Nov_2007.pdf
Mr Campbell Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Water Entitlements and
Strategies, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
The contribution of improved water information to the management of water
resources in Victoria
Campbell_Fitzpatrick_Melb_Industry_Seminar_Nov_2007.pdf
The seminar will be chaired by
Mr Mark Williams, Victorian Regional Director, Bureau of Meteorology.
Venue
The Age Lecture Theatre
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson Street
Carlton
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 Melbourne Museum is located in the Carlton Gardens, opposite the Royal Exhibition Building.
By car
The car park is adjacent to the Museum building and has direct lift access to the entrance of the Melbourne Museum. You can enter the car park either via the Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street entrances. There are also metered parking spaces available in the streets near the venue.By public transport
The Melbourne Museum is accessible by:- Tram
Routes 86 and 96 to the corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets The Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade - Train
The City loop train to Parliament Station. From here, catch either tram 86 or 96 - Bus
Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street.
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
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