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ALGA eNewsletter 2017 Issue No.10

IN THE NEWS

Influence Skill Development in Environmental Monitoring

We would like to inform you of the opportunity to influence skill development in the environmental monitoring sector.

The Australian government has introduced a new arrangement for developing training products, giving industry a leading role in the national vocational education and training system.
To do this a number of industry reference committees (IRCs) are being established, these are made up of people with experience, skills and knowledge of their particular industry sector.

The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) is currently looking for expertise in Environmental Monitoring – Management to participate as part of the Sustainability IRC.

The focus of the Sustainability IRC is to review and develop the skills in the MSS Sustainability training package, which includes Environmental Monitoring and Technology qualifications.
These qualifications are used to help operations become more sustainable through improved productivity, efficiency and meeting their environmental responsibilities.

If you are interested in participating click here
NanoRem

NanoRem (Taking Nanotechnological Remediation Processes from Lab-Scale to End-User Applications for the Restoration of a Clean Environment) was a research project, funded through the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (2013-2017).

The NanoRem project focused on facilitating practical, safe, economic and exploitable nanotechnology for in situ remediation. This was undertaken in parallel with developing a comprehensive understanding of the environmental risk-benefit, market demand, overall sustainability, and stakeholder perceptions of the use of nanoparticles (NPs).

Twelve NanoRem Bulletins have been created to transfer the knowledge developed within NanoRem to end-users. These are available within the NanoRem Toolbox, available at www.nanorem.eu, which provides more detailed outputs from NanoRem.
Two Positions Available

Due to rapid growth in Australia and New Zealand and a management restructure, ALGA is currently seeking to fill a "Marketing & Communications Officer" role along with a "Education & Training Program Officer" role to continue to develop, implement and support the strategic growth of the Association.

A salary package commensurate with relevant industry experience is on offer. It is envisaged that the recruitment process could take up to 4 months with a commencement date planned for 1 July 2017 at the latest.

To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter to the Recruitment Manager. For further details on the role or a confidential general discussion please call Elisabethe on +60 16 943 5272 after 4pm on weekdays. All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Dear ExampleContactFirstName

The month of March and April as seen by our just 'round the corner, has much happening through out Australia & New Zealand. Let me focus your attention on just a few

1. Melbourne Branch is hosting an event on the EPA Vic Reform Agenda - note this event is FULL. We are very aware that everyone wants to be there, however we are constrained by room capacity + fire regulations - so for any that are registered, but now unable to attend, please contact Karoline directly as we have a waitlist from here to the equator keen to get in.

2. Perth Branch are changing things up a bit - with a breakfast meeting on "The Chain of Responsibliity" from 7.45am, but that evening from 5pm there are 2 lab tours, whilst they are intended for students, if you have always wanted to see inside a lab and how samples are preserved without affecting quality, let Karoline know.

3. Auckland Branch have arranged a session with Dave Hansford author of "Protecting Paradise: 1080 and the Fight to Save New Zealand’s Wildlife". He is bound to have insights on the challenges that face environmental practitiioners.

4. Vapour Intrusion & Ground Gas Special Interest Group have pulled together a series of forums utilising the expertise of Ian Hers from Golder & Associates, Vancouver - on "Developing Guidance for Soil Gas". These will be a slightly different style, and run in Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide and finally in Sydney - with webinar facilities made available where possible.

5. NZ's 4th Contaminated Land Conference early April, with a "cannot affort to miss" SQEP Workshop (Suitably Qualified & Experienced Practitioner) and Closed Regulator Forum pre-conference, multiple networking opportunites including the conference dinner to close the event, lots of opportunity to view the various capabilities and technologies of the companies with table displays in addition to the great conference program - our first ever time with parrallel sessions! FULL-TIME STUDENTS note you can get up to 50% discount contact Shardai for details

Lots to choose from and I haven't typed the word PFAS once...... doh!

As always any suggestions or concerns do not hesitate contacting me directly OR use the "soapbox" button on the website.

Enjoy!

Elisabethe Dank
Chief Executive Officer

ALGA is continually building on it's library of resources on the website under the resources - papers tab click here. However please note, this is a member benefit only - a password will have been provided in your membership confirmation email.

This website section includes copies of recordings, powerpoint presentations and/or event summary reports for ALGA events held - click here


Sydney (Feb) PFAS - Breaking Ground or Coming Unstuck? (recorded)

Perth (Feb)
WA's Revised Auditor Guidelines: What's New and Implications for Regulators, Auditors and Industry

Orange (Feb) The (Very) Real Challenges for Contaminated Land Management in Regional NSW (recorded)

Adelaide (Feb)
Why All The Fuss About PFAS

Melbourne (Feb) The Complete Picture - Remote, real-time and continuous data for informed decision making on the go!
2 x A-Z Ground Gas Workshop (2-Day)

When/Where: Adelaide - 16th & 17th March
- FULL -
Click here to read more and/or to register

When/Where: Sydney - 21st & 22nd March

- FULL -

Cost*: $900 (ALGA members) $1200 everybody else
The EPA Victoria Reform Agenda · Priorities for Pollution Prevention and Managing Legacy Risks

When: Wednesday, 15th Mar

Cost*:
- FULL -

Click here to read more and/or to register
Chain of Responsibility – A New Era of Environmental Obligations? - Breakfast Forum

When: Tuesday, 21st Mar - 7:45am

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

Click here to read more and/or to register
Student Session – Laboratory Tour

When: Tuesday, 21st Mar

Cost*: Free

Click here to read more and/or to register
What’s New in Groundwater

When: Tuesday, 21st Mar

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

Click here to read more and/or to register
Protecting Paradise: 1080 And The Fight To Save New Zealand’s Wildlife

When: Tuesday, 21st Mar

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

Click here to read more and/or to register
Announcing Further Fascinating Fundamentals in the world of PFAS.

When: Wednesday, 29th Mar

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

Save the Date!
4th Contaminated Land Conference in NZ (incorporating the 2nd Closed Regulator Forum plus SQEP Workshop preconference)

When: Tuesday 4th April - Thursday 6th April

Where: Crowne Plaza, Auckland

Cost*: full conference from NZ$850 (ALGA members)

Click here for more information

Assessing Asbestos in Soils

When: Thursday, 6th April

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

Click here to read more and/or to register
* All fees listed are excluding GST