Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM

Dr Jeannette Young graduated from Medicine at university in 1986 and commenced her medical career at Westmead Hospital. She moved to Queensland in 1994 to take up a leadership role at the Rockhampton Hospital, and then five years later moved to Brisbane for a similar role at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.

In 2005, the Governor was appointed to the role of Chief Health Officer for Queensland. In January 2020, when the COVID-19 virus outbreak was declared a pandemic, the Governor became the State Health Incident Controller.

Her Excellency was sworn-in as the 27th Governor of Queensland on 1 November 2021.

The Governor has received an Australia Day Achievement Medallion, as well as a Public Service Medal.