Department of Social Services (Australia)

This article is about the department of the Australian Government that develops social policy. For the executive agency that operates federal welfare programs, see Services Australia. For the historical Department of Social Services from 1939–1972, see Department of Social Services (1939–72).

Department of Social Services

The head office of the Department of Social Services, located in Greenway, Canberra
Department overview
Formed18 September 2013 (2013-09-18)
Preceding department
JurisdictionAustralian Government
Employees2,305 (2017–18)
Ministers responsible
Department executive
Child agencies
Websitedss.gov.au

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is a department of the Australian Government responsible for national policies and programs related to social welfare and social security. Additionally, the department develops and implements social policy.

The head of the department is the Secretary of the Department of Social Services, currently Michael Lye, who reports to the Minister for Social Services. As of May 2025, the ministers of the department are Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Services, and Katy Gallagher, Minister for Government Services. They are joined by one assistant minister, Ged Kearney, who is the Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence.

The head office of the department is located in the Australian Capital Territory suburb of Greenway.

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