After finishing her undergraduate studies in 2007, Maláčová worked for the Ministry of Regional Development.[2] Between 2012 and 2014 she worked as the representative for the Senate of the Czech Republic to the European Parliament in Brussels and later served as communications director for the Czech Government on European Union issues.[2] In June 2015, she was appointed the head of Family and Aging policy at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, before becoming Minister on 30 July 2018 following the resignation of Petr Krčál.[3] She was a candidate in the December 2021 Czech Social Democratic Party leadership election.[4] On 5 October 2024, Maláčová became the leader of Social Democratic Party.[1]
Personal life
She speaks Czech, German, and English.[5] Ms. Maláčová was married to Mr. Aleš Chmelař and has a son. They finalized their divorce in February 2023.[6]