Completed Seminars
Melbourne - completed 4.00-6.00pm, 21 November 2007	Get Presentations Download PDF
Sydney - completed 3.00-5.00pm, 22 November 2007	Get Presentations Download PDF
Adelaide - completed 3.00-5.00pm, 6 December 2007	Get Presentations Download PDF
Canberra - completed 3.00-5.00pm, 7 December 2007	Get Presentations Download PDF
Brisbane - completed 3.00-5.00pm, 14 December 2007	Get Presentations Download PDF
Hobart - completed 9.00-11.30am, 7 February 2008	Get Presentations Download PDF
Darwin - completed 9.00-11.30am, 14 February 2008	Get Presentations Download PDF
Perth - Completed 9.00-11.30am, 20 February 2008	Get Presentations Download PDF
Our thanks to the following organisations for their support of this Industry Seminar:

Darwin Water Information Seminar - Completed

Presenters

Mr Jolyon Burnett, Chief Executive Officer
The Irrigation Association of Australia
The importance of water information to national water reform
Jolyon_Burnett_Darwin_Water_Information_Seminar_Feb_14_08.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_Darwin_Water_Information_Seminar_Feb_14_08.pdf

Mr Ian Lancaster, Director, Water Management
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and The Arts
The contribution that improved water information can make to the management of water resources in the Northern Territory
Ian_Lancaster_Darwin_Water_Information_Seminar_Feb_14_08.pdf

The seminar will be chaired by
Mr Colin Beard, Northern Territory Hydrology Manager
Bureau of Meteorology

Venue

Signatures Room,
Crowne Plaza Darwin,
32 Mitchell Street,
Darwin

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 by
cob Monday 11th February 2008

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 Crowne Plaza Darwin is located in Mitchell Street in the heart of Darwin CBD, between Smith Street and The Esplanade.

By car

Turn left off Daly Street into Mitchell Street and the Hotel is on the left past the traffic lights.

Parking
24-hour valet parking is available at the Hotel for $11.00 per day per car.

The nearest public car park is West Lane Car Park. The car park is open between 7am-8pm on Thursdays.

Parking costs from $1.20 for the first hour through to a maximum $8.40 for a full day. The Early Bird special provides all day parking for $6.60 for patrons who enter before 9.00am.

By public transport

The Crowne Plaza Darwin is serviced by the Casuarina - Darwin and return bus routes 4, 5 and 10. A bus stop is located just opposite the Hotel.

The Signatures Room is located on the second floor of the Hotel. You can get to the Signatures Room via the stairs or elevator, both located on your left as you enter the foyer, or via the lifts, located to your right. Signage will direct you to the room.

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.au

Further information

For further information please
contact Atliana Safich on
Tel: 03 9669 4662
Email: a.safich@bom.gov.au