January 24, 2025#WeAreNorthern
Meet Natalie Tirant, Executive Assistant and Digital Content Creator for the Clinical Leadership, Effectiveness, and Outcomes (CLEO) team.
Q. Nat, could I start with your coffee order please?
I’m one of those rare individuals who doesn’t drink coffee! I’ve never liked the smell or taste—I’m the caffeine rebel in a world of coffee aficionados.
Q. Can you tell us a bit about your career?
I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art and started out working in a variety of gallery administration roles, but eventually found my way into medical reception work. I’ve been in medical administration for over 10 years now and joined Northern about two and half years ago. I started out with the admin team in the Respiratory Lab but moved over to the Clinical Leadership, Effectiveness and Outcomes (CLEO) team as an Executive Assistant / Digital content creator when the team was first getting started at the end of 2022.
Q. What are the best things about working at Northern?
Northern is a very exciting place to work. I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some amazing, hardworking and driven people in the CLEO team and Digital Health. It’s amazing to see the impact of the work we do and the projects we lead, knowing we’re making a real difference in our community.
Q. What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I love sewing and making my own clothes. I find it a very rewarding creative outlet. I also enjoy camping and spending time with friends; there’s something special about being in nature and sharing those moments with good company.
Q. What is something that most people would not know about you?
I’m an artist and photographer by background, with an interest in graphic design. Alongside my full-time role, I maintain an art practice, steadily pursuing creative projects. I’ve been fortunate to showcase my work in both solo and group exhibitions over the years which has been a great experience.
Q. Do you have a bucket list item? Something you love to do?
I’ve always wanted to speak another language fluently. I was practicing Spanish for a while and really enjoyed it, but I kind of dropped the ball. I’d love to pick it back up and continue learning!
Q. Favourite destination to travel and why?
Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia is absolutely incredible. The 5-day W Trek is one of the most amazing trips I’ve ever done, as it takes you through some of the most stunning landscapes. Every day brought something new, from turquoise lakes to waterfalls to glaciers and the quiet beauty of the valleys. It’s a place that truly left me in awe.
