Karina Dooley

Biography.

BUSINESS NAME

OCCUPATION

' Community Vision, Strategy + Engagement Consultant’

LOCATION

‘Corowa, NSW’

Meet Karina — Karina Dooley is the founder and Director of Projectura. Projectura partners with governments and organisations in rural and regional Australia to engage communities and shape visions and strategies that deliver real outcomes. Based on the Murray River and working across Victoria and New South Wales, Projectura's mission is to give communities a voice, improve liveability, and reduce inequalities in rural and regional places.


Since 2014, Projectura has delivered municipal and place-based visions, strategies, engagement frameworks, and service reviews. The consultancy thrives on complex projects where collaboration, clarity and measurable results matter most. In recognition of its impact, Projectura was named the Business NSW Excellence in Micro Business Award state winner in 2022.


Karina is a trusted facilitator and strategist, known for her collaborative, practical and outcomes-driven style. Karina brings 25 years of specialist experience across consulting, local and state government, regional development and industry. She has built her career around shaping new futures with communities and organisations, fast-tracking community infrastructure and creating social outcomes that strengthen rural and regional places.

  • Community engagement
    • Tailored engagement strategies that ensure all voices are heard
    • Stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and co-design
    • Engagement that builds trust, strengthens local solutions, and informs better decisions.

    Community visioning and planning
    • Development of statutory Community Strategic Plans, Community Visions and place plans
    • Visioning processes that align with community priorities
    • Planning that connects aspirations with practical outcomes

    Social planning
    • Strategies addressing housing, health, education, and inclusion
    • Municipal health and wellbeing, disability, youth, and early years planning
    • Social impact analysis to guide policy and investment

    Strategy development
    • Corporate strategy, Council Plans, Delivery Programs, Strategy on a Page frameworks
    • Sector-specific strategy design (arts, economy, waste and other sectors)
    • Measurable outcomes through strategic planning

    Business improvement
    • Service reviews and integrated corporate planning
    • Feasibility studies, needs analysis, and business cases
    • Streamlined processes that enhance organisational performance

    • Business NSW Excellence in Micro Business Award (State Winner, 2022)

    • Master of Project Management

    • Advanced Diploma in Business (Marketing)

    • Diploma Project Management

    • Member, Engagement Institute (formerly IAP2 Australasia)

    • Member, Australian Institute of Project Management

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