The Fair Work Ombudsman Executive and Leadership Team

Jacqui Burns, the Director - Office of the Chief Executive Officer at The Fair Work Ombudsman, manages high-level strategic initiatives and coordinates executive communications. Overseeing the alignment of agency objectives with government mandates, the Director - Office of the Chief Executive Officer facilitates seamless collaboration across all internal departments. This leadership role involves monitoring the implementation of workplace compliance policies that impact the entire Australian labor market. By streamlining administrative workflows, Jacqui Burns directly supports the agency mission to promote fair treatment in every workplace. The Director - Office of the Chief Executive Officer maintains rigorous standards for operational transparency and accountability. Through constant engagement with senior leadership, the Director - Office of the Chief Executive Officer ensures that organizational goals remain focused on providing accurate support for employees and employers. Burns drives the execution of complex projects that define the agency approach to national workplace relations.

Rico Zhang, the Chief Financial Officer at The Fair Work Ombudsman, manages the fiscal health and budgetary allocations of the agency. Overseeing the distribution of resources across various sectors including construction and agriculture, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that financial operations support the core mission of workplace law enforcement. This leadership role involves rigorous auditing, long-term financial planning, and the maintenance of strict compliance with government spending regulations. By optimizing internal budget cycles, Rico Zhang directly impacts the ability of the agency to provide free tools and support services to the public. The Chief Financial Officer coordinates with the Board to present accurate financial reporting and risk assessments. Through the implementation of efficient procurement strategies, the Chief Financial Officer secures the necessary funding for critical agency initiatives. Zhang maintains fiscal discipline, ensuring that every dollar spent contributes to the promotion of fair and equal treatment in all Australian workplaces.

Dimitar Dimitrovski, the Chief Information Officer at The Fair Work Ombudsman, architects the digital infrastructure required to deliver essential workplace tools. Managing the development of pay calculators and leave templates, the Chief Information Officer ensures that all digital services remain accessible to small businesses and employees across Australia. This role involves securing sensitive data while modernizing legacy systems to improve agency efficiency. By implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks, Dimitar Dimitrovski protects the integrity of government information systems. The Chief Information Officer collaborates with external stakeholders to integrate new technologies that simplify compliance reporting. Through the optimization of cloud-based platforms, the Chief Information Officer enables the agency to scale operations during periods of high demand. Dimitrovski directs the technical roadmap, ensuring that digital transformation efforts align with the broader goal of providing reliable, user-friendly resources for the entire Australian workforce.

B. Markoska, the Deputy Chief Information Officer at The Fair Work Ombudsman, executes the daily operational management of information technology systems. Supporting the broader digital strategy, the Deputy Chief Information Officer focuses on the maintenance of internal databases and the reliability of public-facing web tools. This role involves troubleshooting complex technical issues and ensuring that the agency infrastructure remains resilient against operational disruptions. By supervising the IT support teams, B. Markoska ensures that employees and workplace relations professionals receive consistent access to digital resources. The Deputy Chief Information Officer collaborates with the Chief Information Officer to deploy software updates that enhance the functionality of pay and leave calculators. Through the continuous monitoring of system performance, the Deputy Chief Information Officer guarantees that the agency maintains high availability for all users. Markoska drives the technical execution of projects that improve the overall digital experience for the Australian public.