Presentations

Michael Lye commenced as Secretary of the Department of Social Services in December 2024. He is responsible for policy and program delivery under the outcome areas of social security, families and communities and disability employment services 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.

John Burn led the conceptualisation of Disability Employment Investments in April 2024 and was appointed as CEO in July 2024.

Prior to DEInvestments, John worked with Many Rivers Microfinance for 14 years, including 9 years as Managing Director and CEO. John’s background is in banking with 21 years at Commonwealth Bank, starting as a graduate and finishing as Executive General Manager, Group Strategic Initiatives. John holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration (Executive).