What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grim job, getting supporter on board! (9)" mean?

The definition is "supporter on board!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STERN (synonym="Grim") + POST (synonym="job,") = STERNPOST; definition: "supporter on board!" The answer is STERNPOST.

Grim job, getting supporter on board! (9)

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