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SUMMARY:Melbourne - Navigating Financial Constraints: The Evolution of AMAF in the Victorian Government
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session with guest speaker Nicholas Phillips\, as we explore the evolving landscape of the Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) within the Victorian Government. Nearly a decade since its inception\, AMAF remains a key policy guiding asset management practices across government agencies. However\, in the face of tight financial constraints\, agencies are being forced to rethink their approach – balancing compliance\, service outcomes\, and operational efficiency with reduced funding. \n\n\nThis session will delve into how government agencies are adapting to funding challenges while maintaining their commitment to AMAF. We’ll compare the framework’s early vision with today’s reality and engage in a discussion on the current perceptions of government support. The interactive format of this in-person event will encourage audience participation\, including a live poll to capture industry sentiment. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into how AMAF continues to shape asset management in Victoria amid shifting financial landscapes. \n\nClick here to register\n  \nAbout the speaker: \nNicholas Phillips is the Executive Director and Principal Consultant of MACE Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd specialising in Asset Management\, Lifecycle Cost and Performance Analysis\, and Reliability and Maintainability Analysis. His career has centred on the application of asset management principles and processes that deliver service focussed outcomes for asset intensive operations in private and public sectors. \nNicholas has held increasingly senior positions over his professional career\, carrying out pioneering work in the introduction of asset management systems and processes.\nNicholas has assisted organisations to align stakeholder demands to service delivery outcomes by understanding the inter-dependencies between business functions across the asset portfolio entire lifecycle. \nIn recent years\, Nicholas has: \n\ndeveloped\, implemented\, and monitored improvement in the management system for asset management in public sector agencies.\ndelivered reliability\, availability and maintainability analysis and reports for infrastructure projects.\ndelivered asset management fundamentals training for the Asset Management Council.\nmaintained the operation of MACE Consulting.\n\nNicholas’s career is highlighted by a continuous connection to service delivery assets\, where he has managed rollingstock maintenance\, rail infrastructure asset strategy and engineering\, implemented the Victorian public sector Asset Management Accountability Framework and evaluated/monitored compliance (and maturity). Other professional activities include extensive and long-term contribution to the professional development of the technical discipline of asset management and maintenance engineering. Nicholas adds value by creating the ecology to build a well-developed capability in asset management (people\, processes\, information\, and technology) to adapt and respond to rapidly changing community\, economic\, social\, stakeholder and business environments.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/melbourne-navigating-financial-constraints-the-evolution-of-amaf-in-the-victorian-government/
LOCATION:Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room)\, 33 Spencer Street\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Government,Melbourne Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Hazardous Area Inspections Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Hazardous area equipment inspections are not something many people look forward to\, but they are essential for confirming compliance with standards. When done well\, they play a key role in maintaining a safe installation. \nEx-Online is a purpose-built system designed to reduce the hassle and maximise the benefits of hazardous area inspections. It streamlines the process by making documents easily accessible to inspectors in the field\, facilitating higher-quality inspections\, and eliminating tedious data entry afterward. Inspections are conducted using appropriately certified mobile devices\, replacing paper check sheets\, improving efficiency\, and capturing higher-quality data. \nEx-Online’s reporting and dashboard functions provide actionable insights into the status of inspections and defects at a glance. \nHazardous area compliance doesn’t have to be difficult! \nAbout the speaker:  \nGareth Talamini\, Managing Director at QGE\, is an electrical engineer with 25 years of international industry experience. He has diverse skills across the electrical\, instrumentation\, and control disciplines. Gareth is a technical expert in electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres (EEHA)\, control systems\, and the development and delivery of training and assessment programs. He is also an experienced manager and business leader\, having established and grown engineering\, training\, and software businesses throughout his career. \n\n\n  \n\nClick here to register\n  \nWebinar brought to you by the AMCouncil’s Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management Special Interest Group (MRiAM) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-hazardous-area-inspections-made-easy/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar
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