Dr. Jill Parkes-Smith is an Infectious Diseases and Obstetric Medicine Physician holding clinical appointments at the Mater Mothers’ Hospital South Brisbane and Ipswich Hospital. She specialises in managing complex infections during pregnancy to optimise maternal and neonatal health outcomes. A dedicated advocate for women’s health, Dr Parkes-Smith drives clinical impact through her role at the Mater 4HER clinic and her involvement in the infections in pregnancy clinical meeting. Her professional contributions include advancing antimicrobial prescribing guidelines, addressing the rise of syphilis in pregnancy and educating junior doctors about the potential impact of infection on pregnancy.  

Outside of her medical practice, she enjoys playing soccer, dancing salsa, and spending time with her husband, three children, dog, goats, and chickens.