The Victorian government is trimming down its education department.

The state has decided to cut around 325 full-time equivalent positions after an earlier signal that up to 4,000 public servants might face the axe.

With Victoria's net debt expected to soar to a staggering $171 billion by 2027, slashing public service roles was seen as a crucial measure to save $2.1 billion. 

However, the government spokesperson assured that the staff working at schools, regional, and area offices would remain unaffected.

The Community and Public Sector Union has expressed optimism that the impacted workers could find new positions within the department. 

A union spokesperson explained that around 100 vacant positions would no longer be advertised, and approximately 100 teachers working for the department would return to classrooms. 

Additionally, 110 others facing job losses would have the opportunity to apply for roles in new projects.

The union made it clear that the department would be held accountable to government guidelines, ensuring that employment termination remains the last resort for state workers. 

Nevertheless, this decision has stirred some concerns, with Opposition education spokesman Matt Bach emphasising that the department's top priority should be addressing the crippling teacher shortage.

The education department is not the only area facing cutbacks. 

Recently, it was revealed that the Victorian health department was also contemplating more than 300 job cuts in the public service to achieve budget equilibrium. 

However, the government spokesperson asserted that frontline health services would not be affected by the reductions.