Our Secretary

Michael Lye commenced as Secretary of the Department of Social Services on 11 December 2024. He is responsible for policy and program delivery under the outcome areas of social security, families and communities, disability and carers, and housing and homelessness. 

Michael was previously Deputy Secretary responsible for Ageing and Aged Care at the Department of Health, from December 2019 to December 2024.

Prior to joining Health, Michael was the Deputy Secretary responsible for disability and carers policy at the Department of Social Services, where his responsibilities included disability and carers policy and programs, the National Disability Strategy, the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Disability Employment Services.

Michael has a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology and a Master of Social Welfare Administration and Planning, both of which are from the University of Queensland.