If you are an international student or recent graduate, refer to the State Nomination Occupation List for Graduates in Victoria.
PhD Graduates 6.0 in each band
PhD graduates who have completed a doctorate (from an Australian educational institution or other doctorate from an international institution, of a recognised standard as assessed by the relevant skill assessing authority) in a specialist field relating to an occupation on this, the State Nomination Occupation List for Victoria, within the past five years. PhD graduates are not required to meet any work experience requirements specified for their nominated occupation.
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/visas-and-immigrating/occupation-lists/state-nomination-occupation-list-for-victoria
PhD Graduates 6.0 in each band
Must have completed a PhD in Victoria in a specialist field relating to any occupation on DIBP's Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) - Schedule 1 and 2, within the past five years.
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/visas-and-immigrating/occupation-lists/state-nomination-occupation-list-for-graduates-in-victoria