David Voss Email & Phone Number

Gladstone Harbour, Qld, Au

Central Queensland

Committee member on the Central Queensland SQW Advisory Committee (SQWAC) to support the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.SQW plays a critical role in increasing workforce participation and the overall performance of the Queensland economy by improving skills development and work opportunities for disadvantaged Queenslanders and providing employers with a qualified, skilled and job ready workforce. SQWACs advise the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) on priorities for funding.

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

As CEO of the Gladstone Industry Leadership Group, I lead a membership organization which represents Gladstone's major resource industries. Our vision is to have an ongoing and collaborative approach between industry, communities and all three levels of government that is aimed towards creating a sustainable future for major industry in Gladstone. GILG members are committed to environmental leadership and excellence in everything they do. We aim to be an industry benchmark of environmental best practice. Our focus is on constant improvement in the way we do business. Our membership comprises of Rio Tinto, Orica, Boyne Smelters Limited, Gladstone Ports Corporation, Cement Australia, NRG Power Station, and Queensland Alumina Limited. Comprised is a permanent workforce of over 3,500 employees. I am also heavily involved in the building of stakeholder relationships, performing advocacy work, working with local community organisations, and representing regional and member interests.

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

I am a Committee Member on the Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership Management Committee. The partnership stems from three levels of government, industry, community, traditional owners, and the research sector. I contribute towards an environmentally solid framework that provides protection and management for our national waterways.

Gold Coast

I serve as an independent member of Southpac Certifications Impartiality Committee, providing independent strategy, advice and governance to the organisation. I also undertake periodic organisational reviews and provide feedback and reports to the organisation's CEO.

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

EQIP Gladstone is a not-for-profit organization that plays an active part in collaborating with industry, business, and schools to create opportunities for high school students to develop valuable employability skills, knowledge, and experience. Fellow Board Directors come from a cross section of the Gladstone business community and provide strategic advice and governance.

Gladstone Queensland

I provided managerial oversight of regulatory inspection services and maritime operations across the biosecurity continuum (offshore, at the border, and onshore) to verify compliance with Australia’s biosecurity and export market requirements. I also managed operations that linked in with other Federal and State Government agencies, along with external stakeholders while accountable for compliance, safety systems and operational risk management processes. I also resolved complex operational and technical matters related to biosecurity, imported food and exports.

Gladstone Queensland

I had oversight and was accountable for providing day-to-day executive leadership and management that mirrored the adopted mission and core values of the Gladstone Airport Corporation. Additionally, I managed stakeholder activities that included the fostering and building of strong strategic partnerships. I worked closely with the airport corporation’s CEO and Board of Directors to deliver positive results and effective outcomes and I established and maintained effective systems and management processes. I also performed the role of A/g CEO at long intervals. I had oversight of a $100m asset.

Emerald Queensland

I was accountable for the overall operational and fiscal management of Emerald Airport under the Central Highlands Regional Council’s framework including managing the Councils five (5) smaller aerodromes. Part of my role was to promote interaction with other Local Government stakeholders as well as the State Government and Treasury. I managed the airport’s relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, secure, and efficient aeronautical operations. I represented Council at industry functions, provided strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Group and worked closely with the CEO, Mayor, and Councillors. I performed the role of A/g General Manager Commercial Services as required and managed the Councils three core business units which were Airports, Quarries, and Sales Yard. My role required a high level of diplomacy as well as strong governanc. I have also been successful in gaining multimillion-dollar funding for airport projects under the Building Better Regions Fund and Building our Regions program. I managed all airport infrastructure, valued at around $70m.

Cairns, Australia

I was accountable for the compliance aspects of operations, safety, security, WHS, environment, auditing functions and the integration of systems across the North Queensland Airports group which includes Cairns and Mackay airports. I was an active member of the Queensland State Governments District Disaster Management Group (DDMG), and I was also the central point of contact for Government agencies as well as internal and external stakeholders regarding airport safety, operational and compliance matters. I took the lead in incident and accident investigations as well as root cause analysis and mitigation strategies. I worked closely with the group CEO and Board of Directors. As and when required I would fill the role of A/g General Manager People and Compliance.

Cairns, Australia

I had management and oversight of the airline’s safety, quality and compliance across the entire organization. This included flight operations, engineering, people safety and ground operations. I was the primary incident and accident investigator. I also provided strategic advice to the Board of Directors and CEO and performed the role of A/g Chief Operating Officer.

Brisbane, Australia

I was an International Program Leader within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) which was attached the CEO’s office. I was a representative of the Australian Government’s ‘Foreign Agency Program’ as part of the broader department which is the ‘Indonesian Transportation Safety Assistance Program (ITSAP). I steered continuous collaboration with other Australian Government agencies as well as all levels of Indonesian Government while providing enhanced aviation safety, capabilities, and capacity to our partner nation. The work I undertook contributed to improving Indonesia’s safety standards. I also worked along with ICAO and the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). When working internationally my role was attached to the Australian Embassy in Jakarta and diplomacy and strong Governance were key essential skills.

Brisbane, Australia

I was a Safety Systems Inspector who conducted surveillance and provided oversight of the safety regulations of civil air operations in Australia, including the operation of Australian aircraft internationally. I participated in and formulated emergency response activities within Australian civil aviation as well as the auditing and evaluation of Australian airlines and maintenance facilities to ensure they meet and comply within legislative frameworks. I performed the function of Safety Systems Specialist within the field, leading audit teams and ensuring safe operating standards are maintained and where possible exceeded. My role also was to promote changes within the regulatory framework and assist in implementing and integrating these changes throughout the industry.

Brisbane, Australia

I was primarily responsible for the management of the daily airport operations including all airside operations, safety, WHS and security, as well as budgets and risk management. This involved communication with and working alongside statutory and regulatory bodies as well as internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis.

Brisbane, Australia

I was the Operations Training and Development Manager responsible for the training and compliance framework for aircraft ground operations in Brisbane. I also spent several years setting up operational support around Australia with a strong focus on Queensland as the airline grew exponentially. I was well versed in aviation legislation, safety systems and compliance while engaging with statutory and regulatory bodies, regional Councils, and financial stakeholders.

Diploma Of Aviation Safety Regulations

Activities and Societies: Safety systems, civil aviation regulations, state safety programs, ICAO Diploma in aviation safety regulations..

Diploma Of Occupational Health And Safety, Occupational Health And Safety

Activities and Societies: WHS development, government regulations, safety, change management Qualified in Occupational Health and Safety.

Managing Safety, Aviation Safety

Management of safety and safety systems within an airline.

Hazard Identification And Risk Assessment, Hazard And Risk, Safety

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment within an aviation and airline context.

Certificate 4 Workplace Training And Assessment, Training And Assessing

Certificate 4 Workplace Training and Assessment

Disaster Management

Activities and Societies: Member of the Queensland Governments ‘District Disaster Management Group’ (DDMG). Member of the DDMG. District.

Member Of The Southpac Aerospace Impartiallity Committee

Activities and Societies: Member of Southpac Aerospace Impartiality Committee Member of Southpac Aerospace Impartiality Committee. Provide.

Air Safety Investigations

Activities and Societies: Air safety investigations, risk management ISASI. Network of air safety investigators committed to improving.

Certified Lead Auditor And Trainer, Lead Audit

Activities and Societies: Member of IRCA Qualified Lead Auditor. I have applied these skills across numerous sectors of the industry both.

Member, Government Managers

Activities and Societies: Member Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) is the peak association for leaders and managers within local.

Member Of The Airport Advisory Committee, Emerald, Central Queensland

The Airport Advisory Committee is chaired by Council and provides advice and recommendations for developing and creating effective.

Herpetology, Certified Venomous And Non-Venomous Snake Catcher

Certification in venomous snake catching and relocation - Elapid Snake Biology - Snake First Aid and Response - Catch and Release.

Diploma Of Quality Auditing

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