News 2008-08-01 17:Aug:st 2008-08-01 17:Aug:st http://www.amos.org.au admin_officer@amos.org.au Copyright 2008 AMOS Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:36:19 +1000 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:36:19 +1000 http://www.amos.org.au/news/id/15 Applications addressing the selection criteria for the following position should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Bureau of Meteorology, GPO Box 1289, Melbourne VIC 3001, no later than 14 August 2008.

Duties: The Bureau of Meteorology has recently commenced a new program of work with CSIRO and the Western Australian Government (Department of Environment and Conservation) under the Indian Ocean Climate Initiative (IOCI). This requires the recruitment of a Climate Scientist into the Western Australian Regional Office located in Perth. The occupant of this new position will take a lead in supporting IOCI in the two areas of specialised climate datasets. Specifically, the occupant will (with the National Climate Centre) be responsible for developing tailored climate change datasets and robust delivery systems in support of the Indian Ocean Climate Initiative. This will include the development and improvement of high quality climate change datasets and sector relevant information.

Eligibility: A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.
Contact officer for enquiries is Karl Braganza on (03) 9669 4344.
Selection documentation may be obtained from http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/ or by emailing jobs@bom.gov.au and quoting “10748” in the subject line.
Thu, 01 May 2008 17:25:18 +1000 Thu, 01 May 2008 17:25:18 +1000 http://www.amos.org.au/news/id/6 An exciting feature of the new AMOS website (http://www.amos.org.au)
is the appearance of meteorologically and oceanographically themed
photographs on the front page. These photos are randomly chosen
selections from a pool of member submissions and are rotated each time
a user reloads the AMOS website in their browser. It gives members a
wonderful opportunity to display their prowess behind the lens and to
share any interesting meteorological or oceanographic phenomena they
may have encountered. However, like the current climatic situation, we
are in a photographic drought!

AMOS invites all members to submit their photographs for display. We
will accept any photographs of a meteorological or oceanographic
nature. However, please only submit photographs for which you have
Copyright. We will not accept submissions that have not been
authorised by the photographer. Please provide a digital copy of your
photograph with a one-line blurb that includes the photographers name,
the subject of the photo and the location where the photo was taken.
Photos are preferred in JPEG format with a width of 314 pixels by 150
pixels (or some multiple). Photos that are not of this size may be
altered to fit these required dimensions.

Please submit all photographs to photos@amos.org.au
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:04:05 +1000 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:04:05 +1000 http://www.amos.org.au/news/id/5 On Friday 25 January the new website of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society's went online.

In late 2007 AMOS sought to redevelop its website to introduce a Content Management System and integrate its member database of approximately 500 members.

The successful tender was by Internet Vision Technologies [IVT], which develops innovative internet software, and provides personalised support with eBusiness consulting and project management expertise.

IVT has developed a website application specifically designed to address the operational requirements of AMOS.

Highlights of the new website include:
* Fresh new website design and feel.
* Content management of the website
* Ability to detail the Society’s range of activities and services, with unlimited categories and pages
* Ability to list job opportunities
* Ability to create a Members area of the website, secured by password
* Online Member Management with eCommerce payment of membership dues
* Integrated self-managed member directory
* Extensive analysis & reporting of website performance and usage
* Online Event Management, including member self-registration and eCommerce payment where required.
* Order management interface for efficient administration, and transfer of financial data.
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:32:21 +1000 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:32:21 +1000 http://www.amos.org.au/news/id/4 The Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
in conjunction with the Australasian Wind Engineering Society (AWES)
& Meteorological Society of New Zealand

GEELONG 2008: 15th National Conference: Atmospheric and Oceanic Extremes

January 29 – February 1, 2008

Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong, Victora

Download the latest program (25 Jan 2008).