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STS Young Endeavour is crewed by an amazing team of Royal Australian Navy officers and sailors, who are specially trained to sail a square-rigged tall ship and deliver our youth development program.
Our staff crew ensure the highest standards of safety and care and will teach you everything you need to know to sail the ship.
- COMMANDING OFFICER
Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Newman
James, also known as ‘Tomo’, hails from the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Although he loves his bushland home, he’s incredibly excited for many adventures on the high seas.Joining the Australian Defence Force in 2015, he’s served in many different ships before STS Young Endeavour and has been very lucky visiting many countries around the world.
When not in Young Endeavour, Tomo loves bushwalking, riding his motorbike, playing music and hanging out with his family and friends.
Evan is returning to the ship as our new Operations Officer. Evan hails from Sydney where he enjoys playing rugby and spending quality time with family and friends.
Evan was previously posted to the ship from 2015 to 2018 where he took part in the world voyage as the Navigator on the ships return journey from Europe. Evan also completed a Circumnavigation of Australia in 2016 which he cites as one of the highlights of his time at sea.
Evan is looking forward to all the adventure and learning that a posting to Young Endeavour entails.
Charlie, also known as ‘Chucky’, was born in the United Kingdom. However, he really doesn’t like cold weather so he moved to sunny Australia when he was young, settling in Cairns.
He joined the Navy as a Maritime Warfare Officer in 2014 and has been fortunate enough to serve in a wide range of ships before joining STS Young Endeavour.
In his spare time he enjoys riding his motorbike, hiking, camping and spending time with his friends.
His favourite part about Young Endeavour is meeting the diverse range of people that come on voyages and learning about different walks of life.
Hoppy is a born and bred proud Western Australian and after joining the Navy 22 years ago has been located in the West for the previous 19 years.
Having spent most of his Naval career on Frigates he was attracted to the role in Young Endeavour to challenge himself technically and for the opportunity to work directly with the youth of Australia.
When not sailing in Young Endeavour, Hoppy will be out exploring his new home of NSW and is looking forward to hopefully touching some snow for the first time, as there isn’t much of the cold stuff in the West!
Shaun was born and raised on Philip Island, Victoria, and enlisted in the Navy in 2003. Since enlisting he has experienced a diverse career which has seen him serve in several different classes of ship, as well as in representational roles within Defence, conducting technical youth development programs in schools around Australia.
This is Shaun’s second posting to Young Endeavour. He previously held the role of Engineer and Watch Leader during the 2015 World Voyage, when he was lucky enough to spend an entire year deployed with the ship visiting ports of call in nearly twenty countries. Shaun is most looking forward to sailing as part of the crew developing the next generation of youth within the Young Endeavour family.
Hayden, also known as ‘Haydo’, is the Senior Catering Manager – Chef, embarked on Young Endeavour and is also responsible for health care on board.
Haydo joined the Royal Australian Navy from Ballarat, Victoria in 2007 after completing his apprenticeship as a Baker / Pastry Chef.
He has served on a vast range of vessels throughout his career thus far.Haydo has previously served in Young Endeavour from 2013 – 2015. He feels privileged and very lucky to have another opportunity to work closely with the youth of Australia once again.
Haydo’s goal is to impart his breadth of knowledge, skills and experiences onto all youth, ensuring that he encourages all applicants to step out of there comfort zone every day whilst embarked in Young Endeavour, and to thoroughly enjoy their own personal adventure on this beautiful tall ship. Meeting a wide range of people and assisting them to develop lifelong skills is a bonus!
Haydo is happily married and lives in the Inner Western Suburbs of Sydney. Haydo enjoys walking his dog – Dougie – with his wife Melissa, as well as Mountain Bike Riding, Hiking, and taking Dougie for a swim to the beach.
Matty grew up in Brisbane and a love for the coastline and ocean soon developed. Participating in Nippers from a young age and taking any opportunity to be on the water, it become evident that his attachment to the sea would steer his career path.
One evening watching television at home when he was 16, there was a documentary on STS Young Endeavour. It wasn’t long until he signed up and was on board rising to the experience, the adrenalin and feeling of the timber deck on the soles of his feet.
He decided then and there that Royal Australian Navy was his destiny and couldn’t start soon enough. On completing his final year at secondary school in 1995 he enlisted as a Boatswains Mate (BM), and has served in HMAS Perth, Cessnock, Geralton, Newcastle, Maryborough, Glenelg, Pirie, Bathurst and Adelaide.
He has been fortunate enough to previously receive posting to Defence Force Recruiting in Brisbane, where his wife Symone and two boys, Hugo and Felix reside. He is grateful for the opportunity to give back to where it all started, with a posting to Young Endeavour in 2011 and now again in 2022. Working alongside his comrades and the youth of Australia is one of the most rewarding jobs he has participated in.
Theresa was born in Katherine, NT – Jawoyn country – but grew up mainly in Pottsville Waters, NSW – Bundjalung country. She served in the Army for several years, including in Joint Logistics and Australia’s Federation Guard, and deployed to East Timor. Theresa transferred to Navy as a Hydrographic Surveyor and since then has served in surveying vessels mainly in Cairns QLD (Yirrganydji country), and joined many deployments and exercises in Australia and abroad.
The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme has always interested Theresa. Joining the Young Endeavour crew is an opportunity to work with Australian youth, and to experience the challenges and adventure that come with that role.
When not out on the high seas Theresa (having a genuine love for the sea) enjoys anything that entails water, as well as socialising with her family and friends.
Ash grew up in Goulburn NSW, she joined the Navy in 2010 as a Maritime Logistic Chef. In her 12 years of service she has worked on a variety of different ships and deployed on numerous operations and exercises around the world. Her time in the Navy has allowed her to pursue her dreams of travel and exposure her to new places, cultures, people and cuisines.
Ash joined STS Young Endeavour in January 2022 and is most excited to learn new skills, work with the youth of Australia and explore the coastal waters a little closer to home.
When Ash is not cooking for the Young Endeavour crew, you will find her utilising her skills as a pastry chef, baking cakes and desserts for her friends and family.
Christine was born and raised in Zimbabwe, immigrating to Toowoomba QLD with her family in 2006.
In 2017 she joined the Navy as a Maritime Personnel Operator with the hopes that it would provide both adventure and travel. In her short career, she has done two overseas deployments, visiting five countries with HMAS Hobart and whilst at RANC, HMAS Creswell, she saw over 1,000 new officers through their initial training.
Christine enjoys camping and exploring new parts of the Australian coastline with her partner, Chris, and his two daughters. She loves to help the girls discover the world around them, feed their curiosity, go with the flow and make the most of opportunities that come their way – she hopes to impart that to the youth crew whilst on board Young Endeavour.
Staff Crew 11 description
Staff Crew 11 description
James, also known as ‘Tomo’, hails from the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Although he loves his bushland home, he’s incredibly excited for many adventures on the high seas.Joining the Australian Defence Force in 2015, he’s served in many different ships before STS Young Endeavour and has been very lucky visiting many countries around the world.
When not on Young Endeavour, Tomo loves bushwalking, riding his motorbike, playing music and hanging out with his family and friends.
Charlie, also known as ‘Chucky’, was born in the United Kingdom. However, he really doesn’t like cold weather so he moved to sunny Australia when he was young, settling in Cairns.
He joined the Navy as a Maritime Warfare Officer in 2014 and has been fortunate enough to serve in a wide range of ships before joining STS Young Endeavour.
In his spare time he enjoys riding his motorbike, hiking, camping and spending time with his friends.
His favourite part about Young Endeavour is meeting the diverse range of people that come on voyages and learning about different walks of life.
Trevor was born in Cape Town, South Africa and moved to Tasmania, Australia with his parents and sister in 2007. He joined the Navy as a Maritime Warfare Officer in 2016, attended the Australian Defence Force Academy, and has since enjoyed several sea postings in HMA Ships Adelaide, Launceston Choules. Trevor’s role on board Young Endeavour is one of the Navigating Officers where he enjoys teaching the youth of Australia the art of navigation.
Trevor lives with his wife and dog in Sydney. He loves all things sport, especially AFL and Cricket, and can usually be found on one of Sydney’s beaches or exploring the outdoors with his family. Trevor enjoys the unique work environment of Young Endeavour and hopes to inspire youth crew to seek adventure and challenges
Sebastian, better known as ‘Seb’, was born and raised in North Queensland, joining the Navy in 2018.
Before joining Young Endeavour, he has served on all types of ships, mostly in Western Australia.
Seb looks forward to the adventure that awaits onboard, as well as helping all Youth Crew learn and challenge themselves whilst on voyage.
Shaun was born and raised on Philip Island, Victoria, and enlisted in the Navy in 2003. Since enlisting he has experienced a diverse career which has seen him serve in several different classes of ship, as well as in representational roles within Defence, conducting technical youth development programs in schools around Australia.
This is Shaun’s second posting to Young Endeavour. He previously held the role of Engineer and Watch Leader during the 2015 World Voyage, when he was lucky enough to spend an entire year deployed with the ship visiting ports of call in nearly twenty countries. Shaun is most looking forward to sailing as part of the crew developing the next generation of youth within the Young Endeavour family.
Hayden, also known as ‘Haydo’, is the Senior Catering Manager – Chef, embarked on Young Endeavour and is also responsible for health care on board.
Haydo joined the Royal Australian Navy from Ballarat, Victoria in 2007 after completing his apprenticeship as a Baker / Pastry Chef.
He has served on a vast range of vessels throughout his career thus far. Haydo has previously served in Young Endeavour from 2013 – 2015. He feels privileged and very lucky to have another opportunity to work closely with the youth of Australia once again.
Haydo’s goal is to impart his breadth of knowledge, skills and experiences onto all youth, ensuring that he encourages all applicants to step out of there comfort zone every day whilst embarked in Young Endeavour, and to thoroughly enjoy their own personal adventure on this beautiful tall ship. Meeting a wide range of people and assisting them to develop lifelong skills is a bonus!
Haydo is happily married and lives in the Inner Western Suburbs of Sydney. Haydo enjoys walking his dog – Dougie – with his wife Melissa, as well as Mountain Bike Riding, Hiking, and taking Dougie for a swim to the beach.
Matty grew up in Brisbane and a love for the coastline and ocean soon developed. Participating in Nippers from a young age and taking any opportunity to be on the water, it become evident that his attachment to the sea would steer his career path.
One evening watching television at home when he was 16, there was a documentary on STS Young Endeavour. It wasn’t long until he signed up and was on board rising to the experience, the adrenalin and feeling of the timber deck on the soles of his feet.
He decided then and there that Royal Australian Navy was his destiny and couldn’t start soon enough. On completing his final year at secondary school in 1995 he enlisted as a Boatswains Mate (BM), and has served in HMAS Perth, Cessnock, Geralton, Newcastle, Maryborough, Glenelg, Pirie, Bathurst and Adelaide.He has been fortunate enough to previously receive posting to Defence Force Recruiting in Brisbane, where his wife Symone and two boys, Hugo and Felix reside.
He is grateful for the opportunity to give back to where it all started, with a posting to Young Endeavour in 2011 and now again in 2022. Working alongside his comrades and the youth of Australia is one of the most rewarding jobs he has participated in.
Theresa was born in Katherine, NT (Jawoyn country) but grew up mainly in Pottsville Waters, NSW (Bundjalung country). She served in the Army for several years, including in Joint Logistics and Australia’s Federation Guard, and deployed to East Timor. Theresa transferred to Navy as a Hydrographic Surveyor and since then has served in surveying vessels mainly in Cairns QLD (Yirrganydji country), and joined many deployments and exercises in Australia and abroad.
The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme has always interested Theresa. Joining the Young Endeavour crew is an opportunity to work with Australian youth, and to experience the challenges and adventure that come with that role.
When not out on the high seas Theresa (having a genuine love for the sea) enjoys anything that entails water, as well as socialising with her family and friends.
Ash grew up in Goulburn NSW, and joined the Navy in 2010 as a Maritime Logistic Chef. In her 12 years of service she has worked on a variety of different ships and deployed on numerous operations and exercises around the world. Her time in the Navy has allowed her to pursue her dreams of travel and exposure to new places, cultures, people and cuisines.
Ash joined Young Endeavour in January 2022 and is most excited to learn new skills, work with the youth of Australia and explore the coastal waters a little closer to home. When Ash is not cooking for the Young Endeavour crew, you will find her utilising her skills as a pastry chef, baking cakes and desserts for her friends and family.
Christine was born and raised in Zimbabwe, immigrating to Toowoomba QLD with her family in 2006. In 2017 she joined the Navy as a Maritime Personnel Operator with the hopes that it would provide both adventure and travel. In her short career, she has done two overseas deployments, visiting five countries with HMAS Hobart and whilst at RANC, HMAS Creswell, she saw over 1,000 new officers through their initial training.
Christine enjoys camping and exploring new parts of the Australian coastline with her partner, Chris, and his two daughters. She loves to help the girls discover the world around them, feed their curiosity, go with the flow and make the most of opportunities that come their way – she hopes to impart that to the youth crew whilst on board Young Endeavour.
Crew 11
Crew 12
