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Executive Update
Learn about the recent Afghan trader community engagement session in this update from Jody Bosman, Director City Planning, Design and Amenity.
Footy Fun Happy Hour - New Date
Wear footy colours and join us to celebrate the start of the extra long weekend and the end of the footy tipping competition.
Ask Pablo - Versions in Objective
Pablo shares more Objective tips.
ASU Union Meetings - EBA Update
Read an update from the ASU delegates and find out when the upcoming meetings will be held.
Health and Safety Update - Occupational Violence and Aggression
Council has partnered with Monash University on a research project into Occupational Violence and Aggression in Local Government.
Windows 11 is coming
Windows 11 (Microsoft Windows' new operating system) will soon be rolled out across the organisation.
Changes to OD Forms
There are now online forms available for staff to use to vary their employment.
Early Payroll Cut Off
For the fortnight ending Sunday 25 September, payroll require all timesheets and travel claims to be submitted no later than Tuesday 20 September.
Vision Super Seminars
Vision Super is hosting two information sessions for staff to help them understand superannuation.
Go To Market Training via Vendor Panel
Go To Market Training via Vendor Panel is mandatory training for staff who are responsible for purchasing, quotation and tendering services.
Agile Problem Solving - New Sessions Available
There are two new times available for Agile Problem Solving Sessions in October.
Let's get Mindful with Coffee Roulette
To celebrate Mental Health Week we will be running a range of activities and activations to support staff wellbeing in October.
Read more and sign up for Coffee Roulette
Current Jobs
Applications are now open for the following jobs:
MCH Nurse Relievers
Best Start Community Facilitator
Assistant Revenue Officer
Principle Strategic Planner
Senior Strategic Planner
Family Literacy Project Officer
Library Service Officer- Children’s and Youth Services
Team Leader Asset Data and GIS
Administration Officer Statutory Planning
Senior Local Laws Officer
Governance Officer
Coordinator Statutory Planning
Assistant Accountant
Senior Multimedia Officer
Please note job ads are updated and added to the website throughout the week.
Find out more information about current job vacancies and apply here
People News
Find out who has recently joined and departed Council
Incoming employees
Al Smith - Aborist
Sidra Haidari - Business Support Officer - Community Revitalisation
Simon Simon - School Crossing Supervisor
Carolina Pscheidl - School Crossing Supervisor
Kristen Gaudron - Early Parenting Practitioner
Outgoing employees
Lauren Morehouse - Library Services Officer
Amanda Haines - Family Literacy Project Officer
Jeba Gnanasekaran - Community Care Worker Blue Gum
Nicole Andrews - COVID Project Support Officer
Kelly Hopkins - Support Officer
Joanne Lee - Facilities Administrator
Adele Evans - Senior Information Technology Coordinator
Abigail Liu - Governance and Records Management Intern
Coffee Break
Happy Grounds Mural Project
Students from St. Anthony's Primary School and Noble Park Primary School recently worked with mural artist Happy Decay to create a colourful and quirky mural in Leonard Avenue, Noble Park.
Dipping Sauce
Greater Dandenong Children's Festival
Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival 2022 is here. Hear about the activities our Junior Mayor Mya is looking forward to in this fantastic short video.
Find out more about the Children's Festival
Events
Footy Fun Happy Hour
New date - Wednesday 21 September
Various times and locations
Wear footy colours and join us to celebrate the start of the extra long weekend and the end of the footy tipping competition.
Dandenong Blood Donor Pop-up Centre
Monday 3 to 7 October
New Street, Dandenong
The Red Cross is popping up in central Dandenong from Monday 3 October to Friday 7 October.
Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture and Country.
Got something to share? The deadline for next week's The Source News is 10am on Wednesday 21 September due to the extra-long weekend.
Please remember that you must submit your articles via Objective. If you do not submit your article this way then it will not be run (with the exception of staff who don't have Objective access). Instructions on how to submit a Source News article
