Here's why you should join us at Greater Dandenong: A huge variety of jobs and careers.  Working in local government is like having 40-50 mini organisations rolled in one, so it provides many career opportunities. Staff Giving Scheme.  Employees can elect to donate to local community agencies and help support those in need in our community Casual Day Fridays where employees make voluntary donations to our local community agencies in exchange for wearing casual clothes on Fridays CGD is a participant in the Local Government Health Scheme which can save employees and their families money on their Hospital and Extras benefits. CGD is an environmentally conscious employer.  We recognise and act on the need to minimise our carbon footprint Superannuation Fund of Choice As part of making Council an even greater place to work, CGD now allows ALL Employees’ are able to take advantage of the potential benefits of Novated Leasing of vehicles  Salary packaging of child care fees (*subject to ATO conditions) All employees are encouraged to participate in learning & development programs Fantastic, family friendly initiatives.  Greater Dandenong has again been named in the top 25 organisations participating in the Managing Work Life Balance International annual survey* (of 284 participating organisations) "*Work Life Initiatives - They Way Ahead Report on the Year 2007 Survey" . We are only 1 of 3 councils to place in the top 25 Free Health, Fun & Fitness program.  Activities include guest speakers, tai-chi, yoga, monthly massage, table tennis & golf competitions and much more Free, 24 hour counselling support for employees and their immediate families Flu vaccination program Colourful, open-plan offices Staff luncheon rooms Active social club Discounts at local leisure centres Career planning assistance Access to the latest technology PC Purchase Scheme.  Purchase a computer, laptop or PDA interest free (built to your specifications) and pay it off through payroll deductions Access to a computer and the internet for all employees (usage subject to conditions) Literacy programs Staff Christmas party Fun, team challenges (such as mini-Olympics, volley ball, trivia nights, table tennis) Excellent leave entitlements Service recognition for employees who serve 5, 10, 20, 30 or 40 continuous years