At times, staff may experience financial difficulties and while Council cannot provide direct financial assistance, the information below may be helpful.
Team members from Organisational Development (OD) or Payroll would be happy to provide more information but remember, they can't give you financial advice.
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Payroll - 8571 5122 or payroll.inbox@cgd.vic.gov.au
Organisational Development - 8571 5372 or organisationaldevelopment@cgd.vic.gov.au
Cash out your excess annual leave
You can apply to have up to two weeks of excess annual leave paid to you once during the life of each Enterprise Agreement.
You should seek independent financial advice prior to approaching your manager to discuss your application.
If your manager approves the request, they will instruct Organisational Development to prepare an agreement for you to sign.
More information
Payroll - 8571 5122
Organisational Development - 8571 5136
Greater Dandenong City Council Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
Leave Guidelines - 353 KB
Long Service Leave
Long Service Leave (LSL) can be taken at ordinary pay, half pay or at double pay.
If you take LSL at half pay, you are paid half of your ordinary pay each fortnight but take twice as much leave
- Example - You apply for 1 week of LSL. You are away from work for 2 weeks but will be paid for 1 week. One week of LSL is deducted from your leave balance.
If you take LSL at double pay, you are paid twice your ordinary pay each fortnight but use twice as much leave
- Example - You apply for 1 week of LSL. You are away from work for 1 week but get paid for 2 weeks. 2 weeks of LSL is deducted from you leave balance.
More information
Payroll - 8571 5122
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Council's Employee Assistance Program provider Converge International can offer you emotional support and put you in touch with Financial Counsellors and other experts to help you manage your finances.
Their Money Assist program is designed to provide financial counseling to help you work through financial wellbeing concerns.
Early release of superannuation benefits
You may be eligible for early release of part of your superannuation benefit. You'll need to speak with your superannuation fund or financial planner to find out more.
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Centrelink
Centrelink is an agency of the Department of Human Services. Centrelink provides a range of support for people who may be experiencing financial hardship.
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External agencies
Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau (Scaab) provide practical support services to help you manage difficulties, build skills and your resilience.
The Salvation Army's Dandenong and Doveton Community Support Service provides support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, crisis and disadvantage
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Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau
Salvation Army - Doveton