The office articulates Melbourne's capabilities in:
- liveability, sustainable development and smart city services
- education and training
- innovation, creative industries, start-ups and entrepreneurship.
The Melbourne office Tianjin works in partnership with Victorian and Australian governments, business organisations and international partners to advance international business activities that increase exports from and inwards investment in Melbourne.
The office also engages with select cities to learn, adapt and share global best practice.
The office was set up in 1998 and developed from the sister city relationship established in 1980 between Melbourne and Tianjin.