In 2021, Clayton graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with a Bachelor of Property Economics (Finance and Applied Economics) with Distinction. Soon after graduating Clayton was selected into the 2022 Colliers National Graduate Program. The Colliers Graduate Program operates on a rotational basis in which Clayton experienced several service lines including Office Leasing, Industrial and Real Estate Management Services. Within these rotations, Clayton has had the opportunity to work with market leaders.