Hilfenhaus joined spinner Jason Krejza and Queensland's Chris Lynn from outside the provisional squad list for the Zimbabwe tour, which will feature a one-day tri-series against the hosts and South Africa as well as two four-day matches against Zimbabwe.
The burly Tasmanian quick was a member of Australia's attack for the final Ashes Test against England at the SCG in January but faces a challenge from rising stars, such as Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, to retain his spot for the tour of Sri Lanka later in the year.
Hilfenhaus struggled during the Ashes, taking seven wickets at 59.28 in the four matches he played.
"The fast bowlers will be led by the experienced Ben Hilfenhaus who we are keen to get plenty of cricket into following a good break from last season," national chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said in a statement.
"Also Mitchell Starc is returning from injury but performed well in Australian colours against Sri Lanka back in early November.
"They will be well supported by Trent Copeland and Luke Butterworth who both had stand-out seasons for their respective states."
New South Wales teenage bolter Pat Cummins was not available for the tour because of a back injury.
Australia's next Test appearance will be on a tour of Sri Lanka in August-September, although dates are yet to be confirmed.
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine will lead both the one-day and four-day squads, which departs for Africa on June 25.
There will be four changes between the two forms of the game with Aaron Finch, Nathan Lyon, Lynn and Stephen O'Keefe to be replaced by Michael Beer, Phil Hughes, Usman Khawaja and Jason Krejza for the longer-format matches.
A schedule for the tour's matches is yet to be finalised by Zimbabwe Cricket.
Australia A one-day squad: Tim Paine (c), Callum Ferguson (v-c), Luke Butterworth, Trent Copeland, James Faulkner, Ben Hilfenhaus, Aaron Finch, Nathan Lyon, Chris Lynn, Nic Maddison, Mitch Marsh, Mitch Starc, Stephen O'Keefe, David Warner
Australia A four-day squad: Tim Paine (c), Callum Ferguson (v-c), Michael Beer, Luke Butterworth, Trent Copeland, James Faulkner, Ben Hilfenhaus, Usman Khawaja, Jason Krejza, Phillip Hughes, Nic Maddinson, Mitch Marsh, Mitch Starc, David Warner
- AAP
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