Executive Update

Read an update from Kylie Sprague, Executive Manager Communications and Customer Service.

Pulse People Matter Survey

A reminder that you have until midnight Friday 23 June to take part in the 2023 People Matter Survey.

Financial Year End Cut Off Procedures

Read about upcoming EOFY cut off dates and procedures.

New Financial Year Fees Changes on the Website

With the new financial year comes the job of updating all of Council's fees and charges on the website. Read how you can support these changes.

Important Payroll Updates

Read some updates relating to EOFY from the Payroll team.

Support Local - Host Your Meeting at the Holiday Inn

Read about how you can support local and take advantage of the Holiday Inn opening special.

One Tree per Child launched at Somerfield Reserve

Read about the One Tree per Child program launch.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament - Mayoral Statement

Read the Mayoral Statement here.

Staff Donations to Food Aid

During June, our Staff Donations Program will be collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for Refugee Week (18-24 June). Find out where you can donate items.

Get Involved - Upcoming Staff Events

Grissel Walmaggia - Farewell Morning Tea

Thursday 22 June, 10.30am-11.30am

Come along and say farewell to Grissel who is departing Council after 25 years.

NAIDOC March 2023

Friday 7 July, 10am-2pm

We invite you to join us at the Victorian NAIDOC march.

Current Jobs

Applications are now open for the following jobs:

Placemaking Officer
Senior Parking Compliance Officer
Library Services Officer (Children’s and Youth Services) x 2
Information Librarian
Community Revitalisation Project Coordinator
Project Officer (Arts Precinct Design)
Coordinator Drum Theatre
Statutory Planner
MCH Nurse Relievers
School Crossing Supervisors

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.

Coffee Break

It's Teenie Weenie Beanie Season

Start your week off with a laugh courtesy of Paul Rudd and Jimmy Fallon and the Teenie Weenie Beanie song.

Watch 'Teenie Weenie Beanie' on YouTube

Dipping Sauce

How to Make People Feel Heard

Learn some tips to enable you to listen to make people feel heard and understood, with Simon Sinek.

Watch the clip on YouTube

Council and Community Events

Refugee Week Celebration

Friday 23 June, 12pm-4pm

Join us to celebrate Refugee Week at the Springvale Community Hub.

Save the Date - Springvale Snow Fest

Sunday 30 July, 12pm-7pm

Save the date for our biggest event of the year.

View all upcoming events here

Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pay respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture, Country and waters.

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