From the Executive

Paul Kearsley, Director Business, Engineering and Major Projects updates staff on Working for Victoria and some major projects.

Call for Family Violence Officers

We are calling for employees to nominate themselves as Family Violence Contact Officers. We would like to appoint another 3-4 people to this role.

Volunteer Week

This week we are celebrating volunteers.

Climate Change Survey

Complete the staff survey on climate change for your chance to win a Dandenong Market voucher

Forever Fest

There are some great Forever Fest sessions for staff.

Tax information from the ATO

Read some tips on what you can claim at tax time.

Steps Challenge Winners

Find out who walked the most steps in April

YourGround

Council has partnered with Monash University’s XYX Lab and digital consultancy CrowdSpot to launch a new safety mapping tool for our local community.

OurSay

OurSay is an online community engagement platform. We were recently advised that the platform will discontinue operation from 30 June this year.

IDAHOBIT

For this year’s celebration we will be raising the Pride Flag at Harmony Square for the duration of IDAHOBIT Week (17 - 23 May), as well as illuminating the Drum Theatre in rainbow colours.

F45

Council is excited to announce that we have partnered with F45 at both the Dandenong and Noble Park locations.

Retirement Announcement

Brett Christensen is retiring. After 32 years of service, join him for a celebratory morning tea on Wednesday 19 May.

Incoming and Outgoing Employees

Find out who has recently departed and started at Council.

Applications are now open for the following jobs:
Business Support Officer - Greater Dandenong Business
Litter Prevention Officer
School Crossing Programs Officer
Team Leader Parking Compliance
Asset Management System Data Analyst
Community Waste Education Officer

Dipping Sauce

This week's Dipping Sauce celebrates IDAHOBIT.

Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the making of the mural on the walls of Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre. Created by artists David Lee Pereira and Goodie, the work is called ‘The Home of Earthly Delights’ and explores themes of gender expression and sexuality. Hear from the artists about the meaning and inspiration behind their work. 

Events

Reconciliation Week

27 May - 3 June

Join us to celebrate Reconciliation Week.

Libraries After Dark - Forever for the Peoples of the Kulin Nations

Thursday 27 May, 7.30pm

Come along to this special Libraries After Dark event.

Rainbow Network

Wednesday 19 May

Celebrate IDOAHOBIT with the Rainbow Network.

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