Introduction

The Manpower Planning Assistant will support the Project Controls and Site Operations leadership in tracking, coordinating, and auditing site manpower allocations across all direct-hire and sub-contractor personnel. Operating in a high-volume, remote FIFO environment, this role ensures accurate headcount tracking, man-hour reconciliation against site baselines, rotational schedule coordination, and seamless administrative support for workforce logistics.

What are you going to do 

  • Daily Manpower Tracking: Maintain site headcount records, tracking daily craft loading, contractor strength, and site mobilization/demobilization.

  • Timesheet & Man-Hour Auditing: Verify daily/weekly contractor timesheets, man-hour allocations, and progress logs against approved project baselines.

  • Rotation & Roster Support: Coordinate 6:2 FIFO rotational schedules, leave rosters, and site flight/accommodation bookings alongside HR and site logistics teams.

  • Compliance & Onboarding: Track site clearance documentation, badges, and site inductions for incoming contractor personnel.

  • Reporting: Prepare daily manpower dashboards, craft histograms, and headcount variance summaries for site leadership.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Education: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, HR, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

  • Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in manpower tracking, site HR, or project controls support in mining, heavy construction, or remote industrial projects.

  • Software Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Excel (data management, formulas, pivot tables) and site database systems.

  • Roster Commitment: Willingness and physical fitness to work on a 6 weeks ON / 2 weeks OFF rotation on-site in Papua.

  • Languages: Business fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and working knowledge of English.

What we offer

  • Global Network and Professional Community: As part of the Brunel family, you will join a vast network of professionals and experts across industries, fostering connections that help you thrive in your career.
  • Commitment to Safety and Excellence: We prioritize safety and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding our safety standards, working closely with the team to ensure a hazard-free and efficient operation.
  • Competitive Salary Package: A highly competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, designed to motivate and reward top-tier talent like yourself.

Closing: 21 October 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-302186

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Corporate recruiter

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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