Natalie Jiricek
About Natalie Jiricek
Natalie Jiricek is the Environment Victoria Team Lead at Arup, with extensive experience in environmental engineering and approvals processes for infrastructure projects.
Company
Natalie Jiricek is currently working at Arup as the Environment Victoria Team Lead. Additionally, she serves as an Associate at the same firm. Arup is a globally recognized design, engineering, and consulting firm that supports some of the world's most pressing infrastructure and development challenges.
Title
Natalie Jiricek holds the title of Environment Victoria Team Lead at Arup. In this role, she leads a team focused on environmental projects and initiatives within Victoria. Her responsibilities include overseeing project approvals, sustainability initiatives, and strategic environmental planning.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Jiricek holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from RMIT University, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her expertise spans a broad array of environmental disciplines, including ecology, contaminated land, planning, noise, air quality, heritage, sustainability, and environmental management.
Professional Background
Natalie Jiricek has a comprehensive professional background in the environmental sector. She previously worked at AECOM-GHD Joint Venture as a Technical Services Lead for Planning & Approvals from 2016 to 2018 and at AECOM as a Principal Environmental Engineer for 14 years. She also served as a Waste & Open Space Engineer at the Greater Shepparton City Council from 2001 to 2004.
Project Experience
Natalie Jiricek has extensive experience leading approvals processes for major infrastructure projects in sectors such as water, transport, and Defence. She has been responsible for delivering approvals under various regulatory frameworks, including the Environment Effects Act, the EPBC Act, Cultural Heritage Management Plans, Heritage Victoria approvals, and Planning Scheme Amendments.