About Us

For over 25 years I have worked in Statutory Planning and Environmental Assessment in State and Local Government, with most of my career in the private sector consulting on major project approvals in Victoria.

In 2016 I became a Sessional Panel Member to the Office of Planning Panels Victoria, in which l provide planning and environmental advice to the Minister for Planning, on planning proposal and environmental effect statements.​

Through my consulting experience, I have developed a depth of technical and strategic understanding of project execution and a great network of technical specialist.​

I love working with people, and I’ve always been passionate about infrastructure project development and environmental impact management. I thrive when solving problems and enjoy making a project concept a reality.​

I believe l can add value to your project, through my extensive experience. Please reach out for an initial conversation.​

Natasha Reifschneider

Company Director

Professional Associations & Accreditations

ESA2 Pty Ltd is a member of the following professional associations:

  • “Natasha's expertise and dedication have leaves a significantly beneficial impact on the projects we have worked with together, and I cannot recommend her enough.

    Throughout our collaboration, Natasha demonstrates a remarkable ability to navigate complex environmental regulations and planning intricacies with ease. Her attention to detail, thorough research, and strategic thinking consistently set our projects on the path to success. Natasha's insights into navigating the planning scheme and her knack for balancing environmental concerns with project goals are invaluable.

    One of Natasha's standout qualities is her exceptional communication skills. Her collaborative approach fosters a positive work environment, where ideas flow freely and solutions are crafted collectively.”

    -Jacquelle Gorski. Principal Environmental Consultant

  • “Natasha is a pleasure to work with. She is very responsive and brings critical thinking to all her reviews and assessments.”

    -Tara Horsnell, Planning & Environment Manager AusNet Services

    “Few people have the opportunity to work with someone as ridiculously efficient as Natasha. As a team member or a leader, Natasha earns my highest recommendation.”

    -Andrea, Senior Project Manager CleanSight

  • “Natasha is a highly motivated and knowledgeable consultant who I have had the pleasure of working with on a multi-disciplinary major transmission line project. Natasha is both strategic and pragmatic in her thinking, with excellent technical knowledge. I will certainly be looking to partner with her on other projects in the future and highly recommend her as an environmental approvals specialist.”

    -Debra Butcher, Technical Lead Planning at EMM Consulting Pty Ltd

  • “Natasha is an absolute gem to work with. Super responsive and great attention to detail, it has been a pleasure seeking her advice on a range of projects for our recycling sites.“

    Steph Hollan, Strategy Delivery Manager | ResourceCo Soil Reuse and Recycling || Board of MOSS Foundation Inc

  • “Natasha Reifschneider is not only very knowledgeable, highly organised, efficient and results focused, but she is also a pleasure to work with.

    Natasha leads our planning approvals projects effectively and follows up all parties in a timely manner to ensure results are achieved without delay.

    Her broad experience in local and state government, consulting firms large and small, and as a Sessional Member of Planning Panels Victoria instils a lot of confidence. Natasha has seen it all and always knows which way to turn. “

    -Rob Francis, Sustainability Support & Project Development Manager at Hanson and President at MOSS Foundation

  • “Natasha provided great insight into how she navigates environmental and statutory planning approvals for major projects during our 2021 EIANZ conference panel session. Fabulous to have a leading environmental practitioner advising on the importance of understanding stakeholder issues whilst shaping the assessment of environmental impacts to improve project and community outcomes. “

    -Jenny MacMahon, Director and Lead Independent Environmental Auditor

  • “I have worked extensively with Natasha over the past 9 years and would highly recommend her.

    Natasha has extensive statutory planning and environmental assessments in a range of sectors (including extractive industry and renewables), for both private and public sector clients.

    She undertakes rigorous planning and environmental assessments and manages technical specialists for complex projects. She works with her clients to minimize risks to approvals and to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Natasha is an absolute pleasure to work with. “

    -Rachel Harding, FIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus), Technical Director at AECOM

  • “Working on projects together and sharing into your great wealth of knowledge and experience in all things (in our case) extractive industry has been a very enriching experience for an environmental professional, relatively new to Victoria, such as myself.

    You have been ever insightful and helpful navigating the intricacies of project management and delivery.

    It was an absolute pleasure to have been your colleague Natasha and I hope we might get the opportunity to work together again sometime soon.”

    -Sebastian Ulrichs, Senior Environmental Consultant - Impact Assessment and Permitting at AECOM

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