About Us

Leading By Example Pty Ltd is a management consultancy established in 2001. It is based in Adelaide, South Australia, but operates nationally. It has developed into two divisions:

  • Leading By Example which focuses on providing advice and support to develop and improve leadership, teamwork and performance
  • Leading Emergency Services which provides strategic advice to Emergency Services and other providers
Leading Emergency Services provides strategic advice to Police, Emergency Services and other providers. Over recent years LES has provided advice and services to every state and territory in Australia and New Zealand.

Our Experience

The principal

Stuart Ellis was in the Australian Army for over 22 years serving with the SAS Regiment. His strong operational background assisted him in his appointment as Chief Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the Country Fire Service in South Australia from 1996 to 2001. In 2001 he established his own consultancy company focused on leadership, teamwork and providing strategic advice to emergency services. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Graduate Diplomas in Management Studies and Strategic Studies. Other specialists are contracted to assist Leading Emergency Services when required.




Typical Assignments

  • Conducting performance audits for local government of bushfire management responsibilities
  • Reviewing operational performance and identifying lessons learnt after major incidents
  • Developing fire prevention and management plans for local government
  • Undertaking executive partnering with senior Emergency Services staff