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Real estate and property career stories

When you’re in the midst of a career search, nothing beats hearing from real people who work in the industry to get an idea of what it’s actually like. Read the real estate and property career profiles below to find out if this is the profession for you.

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Simon Carter – Architect and Sustainability Consultant

'One of the most rewarding things for me is working with people who are operating to a higher purpose – they are authent...

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Ian Triganza – Commercial Sales Executive, Jones Lang LaSalle, Sydney CBD

'There are a lot of misconceptions about people in real estate, but I think trust and integrity are essential and the ab...

Joanna Russell – Director, CBRE Projects, Sydney

'I recommend talking to various companies about doing summer work and getting a feel for the career before you take the ...

Lauren Cassar – Property Asset Manager, Stockland, North Sydney

'I am exposed to a lot of different companies in different industries so I get a wide picture of what goes on in the bus...

Rachael McKay – Facilities Manager, Jones Lang LaSalle, Melbourne

'I come from a non-technical background and started out as a receptionist for a facilities company. From there, I slowly...

Peitra Moffat – Head of HR, Lend Lease Retail and Communities

'Apart from employing people who have excellent technical skills, we also want the people who are the right fit, who wil...

Joe Karten – Technical Coordinator, Green Building Council Australia, Sydney

'We create tools for rating the environmental sustainability of buildings and promote sustainability across the property...