Danya Mullins
About Danya Mullins
Danya Mullins is the Markets and Clients Leader for Western Australia at Arup, with extensive experience in transport planning and infrastructure projects.
Current Roles at Arup
Danya Mullins is presently engaged in dual roles at Arup. She serves as the Markets and Clients Leader for Western Australia, a position she has held since 2022. Concurrently, she functions as an Associate Principal focused on Transport Planning, a role she has maintained since 2010. Both positions are based in Perth, Western Australia, where she contributes to the strategic growth and development of the region's infrastructure projects.
Previous Experience at SKM and Arup
Before her current tenure at Arup, Danya Mullins led the Traffic and Transport Planning Team at SKM (now Jacobs) from 2008 to 2010. At SKM, she was responsible for managing traffic and transport projects in Perth, Australia. Prior to that, she worked as a Transport Planner at Arup from 2002 to 2008. Her experience spans multiple locations including Melbourne, Brisbane, and Cardiff, demonstrating her versatility and adaptability in various geographic contexts.
Educational Background
Danya Mullins completed her higher education at the University of Melbourne. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, specializing in Planning and Design and Geography. Her academic journey, from 1997 to 2001, provided a strong foundation in both technical and design-related aspects of transport planning.
Major Infrastructure Projects
Danya Mullins has played a significant role in delivering several major infrastructure projects. Key examples include the Scarborough Beach Foreshore Redevelopment, the Westport Stage 2 Preliminary Ports Design, and the Perth Airport Ground Transport Consolidation Plan. These projects underscore her expertise in enhancing transport and infrastructure systems in Western Australia.
Professional Engagements and Recognitions
Danya Mullins actively contributes to the professional community through her involvement with various committees and organizations. She is a WA Chapter Committee Member for the Property Council of Australia's Industrial Lands and Infrastructure Committee. Additionally, she participates in the Committee for Perth's Reshaping and Revitalising Working Group. Her achievements have been recognized by Engineers Australia, where she is listed among the Most Innovative Engineers. She is also a member of the Planning Institute of Australia and the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management.