Robbert de Ruijter

Empowering Australian Government & Enterprises to de-risk digital transformation | Enterprise & Business Architecture, Data & AI Governance | Founder, Aura ICT

Australia

About

I help Australian Government and enterprise leaders de-risk digital transformation and turn strategy into measurable outcomes. With 20+ years in ICT, architecture and consulting, I work at the intersection of business strategy, enterprise architecture, data, and delivery. My focus is aligning investments, governance, and execution so transformation delivers real value. Core services: • Enterprise Architecture & governance uplift • Digital, data and AI governance • Business capability and operating model design • Portfolio, program and solution architecture alignment • Cloud, information and data management transformation I currently serve as Program Architect at UnitingCare Queensland and Founder of Aura ICT. Recent client environments include Queensland Revenue Office, Office of Industrial Relations, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Sunshine Coast Council and Queensland eHealth, with prior international experience across Defence and critical infrastructure. Frameworks and methods include QGEA, TOGAF, capability-based planning, architecture governance, and practical strategy-to-execution roadmapping. If you need stronger architecture discipline, clearer governance, and faster delivery outcomes, let’s connect.

Experience

  • Program Architect at UnitingCare Queensland
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Leading end-to-end architecture for a large-scale transformation program, aligning business strategy with technology delivery.

  • Founder – Aura ICT at Aura ICT
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    www.auraICT.com - Strategy to execution - consulting on enterprise governance of IT, digital transformation, enterprise AI, enterprise architecture, business architecture, operating model design, cloud migration and information- and data- management capability uplift.

  • Lead Enterprise Architect at Queensland Revenue Office
    Sep 2025 - Apr 2026 · 8 mos

    Currently leading the uplift and formalisation of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) capability across QRO Fines & SPER, supporting strategic alignment, governance of change, and sustainable technology transformation in a highly regulated government environment. In this role, I am responsible for designing and embedding a scalable, standards-based EA practice, including the establishment of an Enterprise Architecture Centre of Excellence (CoE). This includes defining the enterprise governance framework, EA metamodel, operating model, and reusable architecture assets to support both business and ICT decision-making. Key focus: Coaching and mentoring architects and stakeholders, and translating complex architecture concepts into clear, actionable insights for executives and delivery teams. Refining and implementing the QRO Enterprise Architecture metamodel, standards, conventions, templates, and reporting across ARIS, Power BI, Confluence, and Jira Establishing and operationalising EA governance and compliance processes to guide business and technology change Designing capability maps, process models, and technology landscapes that accurately reflect the “as-built” enterprise Defining custodianship and ownership models for architecture artefacts to ensure accountability and currency Developing and maintaining a strategic EA roadmap to uplift architecture maturity over time Building and embedding an Enterprise Architecture Centre of Excellence (CoE), including governance, ways of working, and knowledge transfer This role sits at the intersection of strategy, governance, and delivery, working closely with business leaders, solution architects, SMEs, and delivery teams to ensure change initiatives align with QRO’s strategic objectives and Queensland Government architecture standards.

  • Enterprise Architect at Office of Industrial Relations
    Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr

    Leading enterprise architecture strategy, governance, information systems planning and technology roadmaps. Creating the Enterprise Architecture function for the Office of Industrial Relations within the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to set up Business and IT Architecture to ensure alignment with whole-of-government standards. Driving initiatives that support OIR’s mission to enhance workplace safety, workers’ compensation, and industrial relations. My focus includes digital transformation, strategic planning, enterprise architecture capability maturity uplift, and fostering innovation in technology solutions to enable impactful, ICT-driven business change across Queensland.

  • Information Architect at Department of Transport and Main Roads
    Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Information Management program including multiple projects. Migration to AWS, Azure and ECM taking into account a central data (lake) capability.