“Finding work wasn't hard. After sending my CV to some Tasmanian builders, I had a job offer to start ASAP so we packed up and moved to Tassie.”

Juan and wife Diana, originally from Colombia, moved to Tasmania to establish their new life and haven’t looked back. Originally drawn to Tasmania because of the ease for Juan to secure a full-time carpenter position, the state has presented a range of career and lifestyle benefits.

While working for Blue Gum Builders – a local Tasmanian business based in Hobart – Juan has been able to complete additional studies. Building on his initial qualification of Certificate III in Carpentry, Juan has now completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction through TasTAFE while sustaining his employment, increasing his skills and boosting his career prospects.

Juan and Diana enjoy going out with friends and trying local food and wine. They find Tasmania an easy place to travel around, enjoy and discover unique places.

“If you want to live in a place with a quality education system and you love travelling, discovering new places and trying good food – Tasmania has it all.”

The combination of stable employment, safe cities and natural environment has encouraged Juan and Diana to consider Tasmania a great place to start a family.