SA YPP Kickstart Your Career

Samantha Carroll commenced her career at Colliers in 2018 as a receptionist whilst completing her degree and is currently working towards her CPV as an assistant valuer. She has always been interested in property and in particular sales and agency however the opportunity in valuations has been a welcome start to her career.  Samantha is passionate in her involvement with YPP as the current Chair and enjoys engagement with students, graduates and her mentors.

Emma commenced her career as a research assistant with MRS Property during the final year of her Bachelor of Business (Property) degree at UniSA in 2010. This led to a full time role at MRS in Advisory and Consultancy Services, specialising in Tenant Advocacy. In 2017, Emma moved to the State Government’s, Department for Infrastructure and Transport managing the Commissioner of Highways’ Industrial Portfolio. After various roles within the Department, Emma is now Principal Portfolio Manager, leading the Portfolio Asset Managers of five of the State Government owned portfolios, namely, Rail, Marine, Residential, Industrial and Commercial.

Jane Carey is the CEO of Edge Recruitment – a company she co-founded 22 years ago after working in commercial and residential agency.  Edge is a boutique recruitment agency that helps build careers and businesses by connecting the best people in property.  Jane has a degree in Employment Relations, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and sits on several boards.  She has also been a finalist in the Telstra Women in Business’s awards and is a champion of women in the property industry.

Specialising in office leasing precommitment, James has been actively involved in significant Adelaide CBD projects that have changed the city's skyline.  Current projects include the Entrepreneur and Innovation Centre, Lot Fourteen on behalf of the Government of South Australia (Renewal SA) and Festival Square with Walker Corporation.  In his role as State Chief Executive, James facilitates many opportunities throughout the local business on behalf of clients and customers of Colliers.  Accordingly, his knowledge of South Australian property activity across all sectors is extensive.  James is an active leader demonstrated by high volume of referral activity, is an enthusiastic collaborator and leads the local Office Asset Class team.