Grand Master and Grand Officers

RW Bro David Gray was initiated in 1990 in Pine Rivers Lodge 511, served as WM in 1996, and is currently treasurer.

He is a foundation member of the City of Logan Lodge 529, serving two terms as WM from 1998 – 2000 and is currently secretary.

David was born in the UK, and arrived in South Australia with his family at age 10 years. Following High School he completed an Electrical Engineering traineeship with the BHP at Whyalla, SA and since that time has worked in the steel industry, local government, manufacturing and healthcare. Has completed tertiary studies in Engineering Maintenance Management and a Masters Degree in Technology Management.

David has over 50 years involvement in the Pipe Band fraternity and has travelled overseas and throughout Australia as a competitive band member and is an accredited tutor and adjudicator.

David has served as a Grand Officer for 12 years from Grand Standard Bearer to Assistant GM including four years as Grand Director of Ceremonies.

David is in other masonic orders including Royal Arch, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia, District Grand Priory of Qld and the Red Cross of Constantine.

David and his wife Elaine have supported both their children in active participation in youth orders - daughter Sonya through Jobs Daughters International and son Andrew through the Order of De Molay. David's wife Elaine is currently Grand Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star (QLD).  

David was born in Sydney, NSW in 1951 and attended Mosman High School.  His career commenced, in 1968 as a Lighting Technician with ATN 7 at their Epping Studios.  During 1971 – 1974 he travelled and worked throughout Australia and overseas.  It was during this time he met and married his wife Christina in London in 1972.

He became a career police officer after having joined the Commonwealth Police Force (now AFP) in 1976 before moving to the Queensland Police Service in 1978.  He rose to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, South Eastern Police Region in 2003 and held that position until February 2008 when he commenced a secondment to the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) as its Commissioner.  In April 2008 he was appointed Commissioner of the QAS, being a position he held until his retirement in June 2011. 

He was honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours Lists in 1998 and 2011 with an Australian Police Medal (APM) and Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) respectively. 

David joined Freemasonry in Sir Wylie Norman Lodge No 79 in 1979 and, after returning from a lengthy period working in country Queensland, progressed to Master in 1996. 

In 1983 he joined what is now known as the Antient & Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia and has served in the Chair in South Brisbane Sovereign Chapter No.118, Eustace Jones  Sovereign Chapter No. 157 and Sherwood Sovereign Council No. 25, each on two occasions.  He is a member of City of Brisbane Sovereign Consistory No. 1 and holds the 32^nd degree.  He joined Royal Arch Freemasonry in 1984 and has been installed PZ on three occasions.  He holds the Grand Rank of PG Std Br and is currently a member of Indooroopilly RAC No 109.  

David was appointed Assistant Grand Master and Chair, Ceremonial Board for two terms from 2022 - 2024.

His interests include hiking, biking, kayaking and photography.

 Neil was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and was raised in a family with strong ties to the Scouting movement. His early dedication to Scouting led him to represent South Africa at the 1975 World Scouting Jamboree held in Norway—a proud and formative experience.

After completing his secondary education, Neil qualified as an electrician and pursued further studies in electronics, with a focus on microwave communication and digital optical fibre systems. Recognizing a growing interest in leadership and organisational development, he later completed a diploma in Business Management, marking a transition toward a career in management.

Neil began his Masonic journey in 1997 when he was initiated into Germiston Lodge No. 2498, under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of England. A meaningful aspect of this experience was having his father serve as Worshipful Master during his initiation, as well as at his Second and Third Degree ceremonies. In 2003, Neil was installed as Worshipful Master of Germiston Lodge, creating a memorable full-circle moment with his father again presiding in the East on the night of his installation.

In 2004, Neil and his family made the life-changing decision to emigrate to Australia, settling on the Gold Coast. He affiliated with Burleigh Lodge No. 307, continuing his active involvement in Freemasonry. In 2010, Neil served as Acting Master of Millennium Lodge No. 534 and was formally installed as the Worshipful Master the following year.

Neil is also an active member of several other Masonic orders, including the Royal Arch, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia, and the Royal Order of Scotland.

Neil joined the Grand Lodge team in 2015 and has served as Grand Steward, Grand Sword Bearer, Senior Grand Deacon, Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, Junior Grand Warden, Grand Director of Education and Development and is currently a member of the Ceremonial Board.  

Outside of Freemasonry, Neil enjoys sailing, squash, four-wheel driving, camping, and caravanning. He is married to Heidi, and they have two children, Courtney and Justin, who are all supportive of his Masonic endeavours.